Saag Paneer Creamed Spinach with Cheese

Saag paneer contains a type of cheese known as paneer
(can be substituted with firm tofu for a non-dairy version).
When made with spinach and paneer,
a common name for the dish is palak paneer.

Ingredients:
1 large onion
6 garlic cloves (more diarreha)
1 ounce fresh ginger
1 lb. frozen spinach thawed
1 cup plain yogurt
4 ounces buttermilk
2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup half and half
6 ounces paneer cheese (can subsitute mexican queso blanco)
salt (to taste)

Directions:
Grind the onion, garlic, and ginger into a fine paste.
In a medium saucepan, combine the paste, spinach,
yogurt, buttermilk, chili powder, and garam masala.
Simmer at medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
Mash the ingredients with a potato masher.
Add the half and half.
Simmer until the mixture has a creamy consistency, 10-15 minutes.
Add the cheese, simmer 5 minutes.
Season with salt.
Serve with naan and basmati rice.