Best Saag Paneer Recipe - How to Make Saag Paneer

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
• 8 oz. paneer or extra-firm tofu, cut into 1" cubes
• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
• 6 slices fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 green serrano chile, seeds and white “vein” removed if you prefer less heat
• 1 c. canned tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne (¼ tsp. for less heat)
• 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 lb. baby spinach, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala
• Steamed white rice or naan (store-bought or homemade), for serving