Spinach Borani from Back to Square One: Old-World Food in a New-World Kitchen by Joyce Goldstein

Ingredients

• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 3 onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
• ¼ cup olive oil or unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 pound fresh spinach, tough stems trimmed