Palak Paneer

1. This curried spinach dish features paneer, an Indian cheese available in Indian or ethnic supermarkets.
2. Substitute cubes of firm tofu or 1 cup of green peas if paneer is unavailable.
3. Heat oil for deep frying.
4. Fryi cheese cubes until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Sautei onions in a saucepan or wok with 3 tablespoons of the oil. "Splutter fry" garlic, garam masala, ginger and chili powder.
7. Add spinach and tomatoes.
8. If using green peas, mix in here.
9. Lower heat and cook 20-30 minutes; until spinach cooks down into a pastalike consistency.
10. Raise heat and "fimmer" until the oil floats to the top. Add the cheese or tofu.
11. Heat and serve.
12. Serve 2 as a main dish, 4 if served with other dishes.