Meatless monday: saag paneer

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or ghee
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried methi leaves, soaked in 3 tablespoons hot water
• 1 chunk fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slices
• 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1 long piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and sliced (or 1/4 teaspoon ground dried turmeric)
• 1-3 green thai chilies, stemmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper flakes
• 7 cups mixed fresh greens, including at least mustard greens and spinach, large veins and stems removed and roughly chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cream
• 8 ounces paneer, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and pan fried until golden brown, then drained and cooled