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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Published: Mar 3, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

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    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    I do not wish to be the frog in the well. I want to jump out and see the world. I do not wish to live in my own well and refrain from exploring this gorgeous globe. Don't you too? I mean, there is so much goodness around that you want to absorb it all in as much as you can. While this holds true to travel, it also translates to cooking as well. More since I have become a food blogger, I have experimented, pushed my boundaries, tried ingredients I have never even heard of and food photography is something which intrigues me everyday. Now when I look back, as conventional homemakers, we should not limit ourselves to the regular food. There are so many wonderful recipes out there to try. We must push ourselves, create, uncover newer dishes. We must never be content with just being a frog in the well!

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    If I would do a survey on when do people feel hungry the most, I am sure the maximum response would be - afternoons! I am also part of the majority. Most of the afternoons, I am rummaging the kitchen finding something to eat. Some days I am bored to cook so I just have a bowl of corn flakes or a Fruit Popsicle. However on some days, I am in mood to experiment or try a new snack to munch on. Here are some of my afternoon endeavors here - Lemon Vermicelli Croquettes, Dill ke Pakode, Rawa Paniyaram in Appe Pan, Moong Dal snack which have also gained popularity among my readers over time. I am always on the search for yummy snacks to fill my tummy. I said that to totally rhyme. 😉

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    First we need to make the filling sauce. In a pan, Melt butter. Add flour and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes pale golden with a slightly nutty aroma. Now pour warm milk gradually, stirring constantly with wooden spoon and whisk until smooth. Cook this mixture, stirring constantly along the bottom of the pan. Cook till the sauce thickens. This takes about 10 mins on med to low flame. Once the sauce is thick enough, add the chopped spinach and give it a good mix.

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Next add in the crumbled paneer and the seasonings. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. The sauce finally should be thick enough to spread and not drip. 

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Pre-heat your oven to 400°F(200°C). Then, thaw the frozen puff pastry sheets. Cut the sheets into 5-inch squares and place them on a cookie tray with parchment paper.  Add a spoonful of the spinach - paneer mixture in the center. Cut a mozzarella stick half-inch size and place each on top of the mixture. Fold the sheet from all sides. You need not close it completely. Refer pic below.

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Brush some egg + water mixture over all of them. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over it. Place them in the oven and bake for 20 mins. Look at them rising up. Love this sight!

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs are ready. Enjoy them as is or with any hot sauce. You need not use all the pastry sheets in one go for this recipe. Save some for Avocado & Cream Cheese Pinwheel Puffs. They turn out great as well. 

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs is an easy appetizer to make. Its got paneer - spinach filling inside along with cheese. They make a good snack, ideal for parties, large groups or your kid's lunchbox.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Ingredients 

    • 3 pastry sheets
    • 1 cup crumbled paneer
    • 1 '2 cup chopped spinach
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp maida/all purpose flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp of dried parsley basil and thyme each
    • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes/pepper powder
    • Salt
    • 1 egg + 2 tbsp water
    • 2 mozzarella sticks cut in half-inch
    • Flour for dusting if required

    Instructions

    • First we need to make the filling sauce. In a pan, Melt butter. Add flour and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes pale golden with a slightly nutty aroma. Now pour warm milk gradually, stirring constantly with wooden spoon and whisk until smooth. Cook this mixture, stirring constantly along the bottom of the pan. Cook till the sauce thickens. This takes about 10 mins on med to low flame. Once the sauce is thick enough, add the chopped spinach and give it a good mix.
    • Next add in the crumbled paneer and the seasonings. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. The sauce finally should be thick enough to spread and not drip.
    • Pre-heat your oven to 400°F(200°C). Then, thaw the frozen puff pastry sheets. Cut the sheets into 5-inch squares and place them on a cookie tray with parchment paper.  Add a spoonful of the spinach - paneer mixture in the center. Cut a mozzarella stick half-inch size and place each on top of the mixture. Fold the sheet from all sides. You need not close it completely.
    • Brush some egg + water mixture over all of them. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over it. Place them in the oven and bake for 20 mins.
    • Spinach & Paneer Puffs are ready. Enjoy them as is or with any hot sauce.

    Notes

    To make it eggless, rub some melted butter or maida + water over the puffs before baking.
    You can make the pastry sheets at home as well.
    Try a variation with any other filling.
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    Snacks like these really make a homechef's day. Like a small child, I was excited as they were getting ready in the oven. I kept checking on it as I was eager to get it out. Baking surely is a fun way of cooking. Do everything you need to do and then wait (not) patiently for the oven to do its job. Its fun! 

    Spinach & Paneer Puffs

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    Comments

    1. Lakshmi says

      February 16, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Priya,
      Thanks for sharing your recipes. When I read this spinach and paneer puffs recipe, decided to make and give it to my son who is leaving today to Dunedin for his studies. Turned out well and we all enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        February 16, 2021 at 8:31 pm

        I am so glad to hear that. Thank you so much. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jess says

      December 04, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      These sound so amazing! 🙂

      Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

      Reply
    3. Erica Schmidt says

      November 29, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      These look so DELICIOUS! Definitely pinning for later, thanks for sharing! Visiting from Funky Polkadot Giraffe's Too Cute Tuesday link party.

      Reply
    4. Yum Girl says

      June 05, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Welcome to Yum Goggle! we are following you on all your social media platforms and hope you follow us back. we will try our best to tag you each time we promote your posts. Kelli at YG!

      Reply
    5. Kim @ This Ole Mom says

      June 01, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Wow! Your appetizer looks delicious! I need to try making it. Thank you for sharing with us at the Talented Tuesday Link Party!
      Have a lovely rest of the week, Kim

      Reply
    6. Kristen says

      June 01, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      SO yeah, these pretty much look amazing! I think I need to make these for when my college friends come to town

      Reply
    7. Meeta says

      June 01, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      A simply great take on samosas 🙂 I really am loving these.

      Reply
    8. Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels says

      June 01, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      What a great idea to use paneer. I would most often use feta in a dish like this but I bet the paneer works perfectly.

      Reply
    9. hetal says

      May 09, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Hiii... the receipe looks divine...am surely trying this... you mentioned we could make the pastry sheets at home... do u have a receipe for the same???

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        May 18, 2016 at 12:04 am

        Hi Hetal, thank you so much. I have never tried to make the pastry sheet at home yet..I get the frozen sheets. Will surely pass on the recipe if I find the perfect one.

        Reply
    10. karyl henry says

      March 17, 2016 at 10:12 am

      This is probably such a dumb question, but what is Paneer? I've never heard of it. This dish looks gorgeous though, and like something that would be right up my alley

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        March 17, 2016 at 5:14 pm

        Hey Karyl, there is no such thing as silly question.. 🙂 Paneer is a type of curd cheese used in Indian, Iranian, and Afghan cooking. Its like tofu only tastier. Do try it once. Its available in Indian stores.

        Reply
    11. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      This looks so delicious. I'm sitting here in the car, way past my dinner time, and now I have a craving for these little pastries. The way that the cheese and the spinach loses right out of the top of the pastry! My stomach is growling. I have added this to Pinterest and you Yummly so that I can make it at home. Thank you so much for not remaining a frog in the well. We are all benefiting from that

      Reply
    12. Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi says

      March 10, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Mmm, I love paneer! These look DIVINE! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says

      March 10, 2016 at 1:36 am

      I loveeee this recipe and this looks so scrumptious! And yeah, we need to push ourselves to be better.

      Reply
    14. Brittany says

      March 09, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      These sound amazing!

      Southern Soul

      Reply
    15. Kristie says

      March 09, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      These look so incredible! Always push the boundaries and challenge yourself- it's what makes life interesting 🙂

      xx,
      Kristie

      Reply
    16. Kim says

      March 09, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      Yum! Looks delicious!!! CAn't wait to try!

      Reply
    17. Betty says

      March 09, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Yummy, this looks so good. I'll have to give this one a try.

      Reply
    18. Sheri says

      March 09, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      This looks deliscious. Very detailed, and fantastic pictures.

      Reply
    19. Gail says

      March 09, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      These look fabulous! I'll make them this weekend. Thank you for taking the time to write an interesting post.

      Reply
    20. Valentina says

      March 09, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Oh I just love the flavors here. I'm huge paneer fan and think this is a perfect appetizer for a party.

      Reply
    21. Chris @ SimpleFood365 says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      These look amazing and sound so good! I am pinning this recipe so we can try it soon! YUM!

      Reply
    22. Renz says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      This would be a great appetizer... looks really good!!

      Reply
    23. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      These are so beautiful! I'm looking for a couple fancy appetizers for an anniversary party I'm throwing my best friend and these are perfect

      Reply
    24. Joan M Harrington says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      What an awesome recipe! Looks so yummy 🙂 Will have to definately give it a try! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    25. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I am serious - this is such a cool recipe. My wife and I love paneer. Got to get this one on the to do list.

      Reply
    26. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      What a great way to enjoy paneer. Do they freeze well?

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        March 09, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        yes you get frozen paneer.. 🙂

        Reply
    27. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

      March 07, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      What a cool recipe! I had no idea you could use puff pastry - just delicious, cheesy, veggie and wonderful!

      Reply

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