Palak Paneer -

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb fresh spinach - generally two standard bunches
• 0.75 lb kale - generally one standard bunch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbl flavorless oil - I like grapeseed
• 1 jalapeno or serrano chili you can only use half if you want to keep it milder
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tbl ground coriander
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup full-fat or low-fat yogurt
• 1 inch ginger
• 14 oz. paneer, cut into 1/2 inch cubes I like the Nanak brand
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 pods green cardamom, crushed in a mortar & pestle, green skins discarded
• 1/2 tsp pepper flakes
• 3 tbl ghee or clarified butter** (I like the Trader Joe's brand)