Spinach and Cheese Curry

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the spinach and chop it up.
2. 2
   Cut the cheese into about 3/4 inch cubes and deep fry a few pieces at a time in oil (a wok is good for this).
3. 3
   Fry the chopped onions in the ghee.
4. 4
   When almost brown, add the finely-chopped ginger.
5. 5
   Use a medium to high heat.
6. 6
   When the onions are golden, reduce the heat and add the skinned and chopped tomato, then the spices and salt.
7. 7
   Cover for a few minutes, then add the spinach and salt.
8. 8
   Cover and simmer about 5 minutes to let spices penetrate.
9. 9
   Add the cheese pieces, mix and serve.
10. 10
    NOTE: In North America, most Ricotta cheese is packed as a pot cheese.
11. 11
    This recipe calls for a more solid form of the cheese.
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    Specialty ethnic markets in large cities will carry solid Ricotta.
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    You can make your own by buying a tub of pot Ricotta and wrapping it in a clean cloth to wick the moisture out, leaving the whole assembly in the refrigerator for a week or so, and changing the cloth every day.
14. 14
    With such treatment the cheese will gradually solidify enough that you can slice and fry it.
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    Buffalo-milk Mozzarella is a fair substitute, and ordinary Mozzarella is a last-chance substitute.
16. 16
    It should have a golden exterior and have a marshmallow texture inside.
17. 17
    Frying too long makes it hard and dry.
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    Use whole cumin seeds and cloves, not the ground variety.
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    Like most curries, this reheats splendidly.