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["Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan or saucepan over medium-high heat.", "Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and jalapenos and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.", "Remove from the heat.", "Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.", "Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.", "Remove with a slotted spoon.", "Place the onion mixture and spinach in a blender or food processor and blend on high speed to make a paste.", "Set aside.", "Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan of water to cover by 1-inch.", "Add the teaspoon of salt and the turmeric and bring to a boil.", "Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.", "Drain in a colander.", "Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan or skillet.", "Add the garam masala, cumin seeds, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds.", "Add the spinach paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the potatoes and 1/4 cup of water, and cook, stirring, until the potatoes absorb the water, about 2 minutes.", "Return mixture to food processor and puree.", "Add the cream and cook until thick, about 1 minute.", "Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve with spicy chick peas.", "Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat.", "Add oil and heat.", "Add chick peas and essence and cook for 5 minutes.", "Serve over Aloo Palak.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
