Chopped Spinach with Panir (Palak Panir Sak)

Serves 5 or 6

1-2 hot green chilies, diced
½ inch piece of fresh ginger root, diced
4 tablespoons whey or water
½ tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin  
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons ghee or oil
fresh panir cheese made from 6 cups milk, cut into ½ inch cubes
2 pounds fresh spinach or two 10-ounce packs frozen spinach, defrosted
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cream or cream cheese cut into small pieces

1.  Heat the ghee or oil in a pan over a moderate heat until it is hot but not 
smoking.  

2.  Add the ginger and chilies and fry for a minute until the ginger browns slightly.  

3.  Add the spicing and fry for one minute and then add the spinach.  Cook for 8 
minutes, add the panir and cream or cream cheese and cook for another 5 minutes.