Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 green chile pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds spinach leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces

Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.