A Really Good Saag Paneer

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 3 cups spinach, chopped
• 2 cups cubed paneer cheese, or firm tofu
• 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Warm the olive oil in a roomy skillet set over medium heat.
2. Stir in the onion and garlic, then let them cook until they turn tender and mellow, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne pepper, if you are using it, and toast the spices for 1 minute.
4. Fold in the spinach and cook it down until it has wilted, about 3 minutes.
5. Pour in the coconut milk or cream, then heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle simmer.
6. Add the paneer cheese or tofu cubes and continue simmering for 10 minutes, giving the pan an occasional stir.
7. Taste and finish with salt and pepper before serving.