Palak Paneer Stuffed Idli | Steamed Spinach & Cottage Cheese Cakes
Palak Paneer Stuffed Idli, yes you heard it right. Not Palak Paneer Sabji, but Palak Paneer Stuffed Idli . It's when North meets south. Bhale bhale ji, oh na na....Vadakam :-). I had made this as a challenge for one of the groups last year when Palak Paneer has to be used but not the usual way. i.e. not with their usual pairing like Palak paneer sabji. But we need to create something different.
I was thinking as what I can create out of this two which is different, unusual and would be liked by kids. I had Idli batter at home and some palak. So I decided to add some chopped palak to the Idli batter. If you need more bright green colour, you can add the puree of palak. Next was to add the Paneer, I thought of sneaking it in between the Idli batter. So did you like the idea of stuffing paneer inside Idli batter?
Why specially for Kids?
Kid's love suspense, they love food hidden inside a food. So when they take a bite they are amused to find another food. They love to play with such foods and have fun while eating. My kid's love this. Forget them even I become a kid with such foods 😀 :D. That's when I decided to share this as my third recipe for Kid's theme as Travel food, for the event I am hosting jointly with Srivalli's Kid's Delight Event.
Though I wanted to share some cupcake or chocolate recipe as travel involves treats too. But I had to change my plans, and decided to go with this healthy and delicious Palak paneer Stuffed Idli. My earlier two post on this theme were Methi Puri (Poori) | Fresh Fenugreek leaves Bread and Aloo Toast Sandwich | Potato Toast Sandwich.
This Palak Paneer Stuffed Idli is loaded with proteins, Calcium and Iron. i.e. the goodness of Palak, Paneer, Rice & Lentils. It is gluten free too as the Idli Batter is made using Rice & Lentils and is gluten free. I even can say that it is a complete meal in itself and a great finger food for busy toddlers. You do not need any accompaniments with this, but if you want you can enjoy them with some chutney by the side.
I have just added some Jeera and a bit of salt in the paneer, but you can flavour it as per your liking or leave it as is. Since this is made of paneer which is a milk product, it is best to consume it on the same day. So best for day travel's or day picnic's.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Idli Batter
- ¼ Cup chopped Palak (one can puree too, I used chopped)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled paneer
- ½ teaspoon Jeera
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Oil for greasing Idli mould
Preparation
- Prepare the paneer mixture by adding paneer, Jeera, salt.
- Finely chop the palak and add to Idli batter and mix.
- Grease the Idli moulds with oil.
- Fill each Idli mould to half.
- Add about ¼ teaspoon of paneer mixture in each of the mould in the center.
- Top it up with more Idli batter.
- Steam for 10 minutes.
- Serve it as is or with chutney of your choice.
Notes
- 1 Cup = 240 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml,
- 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
Few more Idli recipes on my blog
- BeetRoot Idli/Uttapam
- Idli Fry
- Idli
- Oats and Dalia (Broken Wheat/Cracked Wheat) Idli
- Bajra (Pearl Millet) Idli
- Semolina and Vermicelli Instant Idli ~ Rava & Sevai Instant Idli
- Instant Carrot Semolina (Rava) Idli | Steamed Carrot Semolina Cakes
- Instant Ragi Idli
Palak Paneer Stuffed Idli | Steamed Spinach & Cottage Cheese Cakes ~ Gluten Free
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Idli Batter
- ¼ Cup Chopped Palak/Spinach (one can puree too, I used chopped)
- 2 tablespoon Crumbled Paneer
- ½ teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Oil for Greasing Idli Mould
Instructions
- Prepare the paneer mixture by adding paneer, Jeera, salt.
- Finely chop the palak and add to Idli batter and mix.
- Grease the Idli moulds with oil.
- Fill each Idli mould to half.
- Add about ¼ teaspoon of paneer mixture in each of the mould in the center.
- Top it up with more Idli batter.
- Steam for 10 minutes.
- Serve it as is or with chutney of your choice.
Notes
- 1 Cup = 240 ml
- 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
- 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
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Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by Renu themed on Travel Food for Kids.
Oh that’s great fusion food! most kids like both palak paneer and idlis, so it’s sure to be a hit with them.
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This is why I love challenges. They tend to make us creative and think out of the box. This is such a brilliant innovative dish for sure. The normal idlis have become so full of nutrients with palak and paneer.
Yes so true, Thank You
That is a great way of serving idlis. I would love to try these.
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This is lovely and a healthy twist too. Liked the addition of spinach to the batter.
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Stuffed idlis are really looking tasty with a nice and healthy stuffing. I haven't yet given it a try.
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Looking at your pictures, I feel like having these paneer stuffed idlis. Sounds so tasty.
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Love these filling and nutritious Idlis.. it is always good to pack some finger foods for kids, like this while travelling that they can have without any messing around.Very nice share.
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Such a nutritious and healthy twist to idlis. Loving the idea.
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Wow.. superb recipe.. North South Fusion !
what a unique version of idli. Love the idea of the paneer stuffing!
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Such a delicious and healthy idea. I think adding palak paner stuffing to idlis will be my next try. Thanks.
Sure do, You will love it. Thank You
I Simply love this idli, its got both my favorite, paneer and spinach. Next time I make some or buy some idli batter, going to try out this idli. Beautiful colour too.
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Love the creativity.. Looks so yummy...
WOW!This looks so perfect, yum and new version of idli stuffed with paneer. loved it!
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such a lovely variation to the masala idli . paneer stuffing sounds really delish, Renu !
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