New Potatoes In Spinach Sauce

Description

This is similar to saag paneer, which i love to eat in indian restaurants. From food and wine, this is very easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Small Red Potatoes
• Water
• Baby Spinach
• Vegetable Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• Jalapenos
• Tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Cilantro Leaf
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cumin
• Paprika
• Garam Masala
• Plain Yogurt
• Salt
• Cherry Tomatoes

Instructions

1. Put the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil
2. Boil over moderate heat until tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes
3. Drain and let cool, then halve the potatoes
4. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, bring the water to a boil
5. Working in batches, add the spinach by handfuls and cook over moderately high heat until wilted
6. Using tongs, transfer the spinach to a colander and repeat with the remaining spinach
7. Squeeze the spinach dry, then transfer it to a food processor and puree
8. Wipe out the skillet
9. Heat the oil in the same skillet
10. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes
11. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeos and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes
12. Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro and cook over moderate heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes
13. Add the coriander, cumin, paprika and garam masala to the skillet and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes
14. Slowly stir in the yogurt
15. Add the potatoes and a large pinch of salt, cover and cook over moderately low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
16. Add the pureed spinach and stir well
17. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors
18. Season with salt
19. Transfer the potatoes and spinach to a platter or bowl, garnish with the cilantro leaves and cherry tomatoes and serve