Shradha Gupta's Palak Paneer

Shradha Gupta's Palak Paneer:
This recipe was given to me by the Mom of one of Katie's friends:  Aditi Gupta

Ingredients:

Canola Oil
Spinach
2-3 Green Cardamoms
5 Cloves
Cinnamon Stick
1/2 Red Onion
1 Garlic Clove
Ginger
Cilantro
8 oz. tomato sauce
Salt
1/2 teaspoon Tumeric
1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
2 Heaping teaspoons Garam Masala
1/4 cup Half and Half
Paneer Cheese


Directions:

1.  Boil large container of Spinach in 1/2 cup water.
2.  Pureé in pot with Immersion Blender
3.  Meanwhile, heat 3 Tablespoons canola oil.
4.  Add to oil:
     2-3 green cardamom
     5 cloves
     1 inch cinnamon stick
     1/2 red onion, chopped
5.  Sauté, then after golden add:
     1 clove grated garlic
     1/2 inch grated ginger (peel and all)
     8 oz tomato sauce
     1/2 teaspoon salt
     1/2 teaspoon tumeric
     1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
     2 teaspoons Garam Masala
Mix for a few minutes, then add spinach.
6.  Add 1/4 cup or so of Half and Half.
7.  Cube Paneer cheese and put in pot.
8.  Cook for 10 minutes on low.
9.  Top with cilantro.