• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely crushed
• 2 ounces freshly grated ginger root
• 1 lb. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp. garam masala, or other curry powder
• 1 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/2 lb. panir, cut into cubes

Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add the half and half. Simmer 10-15 more minutes, or until mixture has creamy consistency. Add the panir and simmer an additional 5 minutes. (If panir unavailable, substitute other fresh chunk-style cheese.)

Per serving: calories 306, fat 17.3g, 48% calories from fat, cholesterol 60mg, protein 16.6g, carbohydrates 25.1g, fiber 5.8g, sugar 13.5g, sodium 236mg, diet points 6.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.6, Vegetable: 2.8, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.9, Fat: 2.8, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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