Potato and chard subzi

1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot on medium heat.
2. Add garlic (minced) and ginger (minced) and cook until golden.
3. Add onion (diced or sliced) and cook until translucent.
4. Add garam masala, ground cumin and ground chili and cook briefly. Add more oil or butter if needed to prevent sticking.
5. Add tomatoes (canned or fresh) and cook until the consistency of a thick liquid or paste. Add ground turmeric.
6. Add diced potatoes. Cook until they begin to get soft (about 45 mins).
7. Add sliced swiss chard stems. Cook about 15 mins.
8. Add sliced swiss chard leaves and cook until all the vegetables are soft.
9. Add salt and adjust spices to taste.
10. Remove from heat and add chopped cilantro.

The swiss chard in this recipe can be substituted with spinach.