Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese
INGREDIENTS
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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Kosher salt
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3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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12 ounces paneer, (Indian cheese, either store-bought or made from my recipe, recipe follows), cut into 1-inch cubes, see Cook's Note*
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1 (16-ounce package) frozen chopped spinach
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1 medium white onion, finely chopped
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1 (1-inch thumb) ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large green serrano chile, finely chopped (seeds removed if you don't like it spicy!)
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1/2 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 cup plain yogurt, stirred until smooth
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Cheesecloth
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8 cups whole milk
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed, see Cook's Note*
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3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)
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3 tablespoons whole cloves
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1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
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4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional
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