Fresh Cheese with Spinach

Name: Fresh Cheese with Spinach
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 cups water; 3/4 pound paneer (Indian fresh cheese), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 bunches spinach (about 1 pound), coarse stems discarded; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 6 tablespoons ghee (this page) or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups pearl onions, blanched and peeled; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted, cooled, and finely ground; 1 teaspoon Indian red chile powder; 1 teaspoon asafetida powder; 3-inch cinnamon stick; 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped