How long does Palak Paneer Dosa take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palak Paneer Dosa serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Palak Paneer Dosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Palak Paneer Dosa spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Palak Paneer Dosa?

3 cup Idli Dosa Batter, Paneer, 1 Spinach, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Paneer Dosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Palak Paneer Dosa?

About 297 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Palak Paneer Dosa

Name: Palak Paneer Dosa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: As needed Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 Spinach; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 cup Idli Dosa Batter; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 2 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 tsp Chana Dal; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 5 cloves Garlic; ½ cup Onion, Slices; ½ cup Tomato; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Tamarind; Paneer, Grated

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Palak paneer dosa with spinach ground into the batter, a tomato, garlic and tamarind chutney and paneer. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

WaterAs needed
Salt¾ tsp
Spinach1
Garlic8 cloves
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped1
Cumin½ tsp
Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it3 cup
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (whole)2 tsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Dry Red Chilli4
Onion, Slices½ cup
Tomato½ cup
Tamarind1 tsp
Paneer, Grated

Contains: milk, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	297kcal	1188kcal
Protein	8.3g	33g
Carbohydrate	45g	179g
Fat	10g	40g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	2.3g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for idli dosa batter

Method

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the spinach and cook for just 20 seconds. Remove it from the pan into a bowl of cold water.
WaterSaltSpinach
2
Grind into a smooth paste. Add it to the dosa batter and mix well.
GarlicGreen ChilliCuminIdli Dosa Batter
3
Heat the oil in a pan and add the urad dal, chana dal and dry red chillies. When the dals start to change their colour, add the garlic and onion. When the onion turns translucent, add the tomatoes and salt. Cook until the tomatoes have softened.
Gingelly OilUrad Dal (whole)Chana DalAsafoetidaDry Red ChilliGarlicOnionTomatoSalt
4
Add the tamarind and turn off the stove. Allow it to cool, then blend into a paste.
Tamarind
5
Spread the dosa batter on a tawa, just like a regular dosa. Cover and allow it to cook for 45 seconds on medium heat. Open the lid and apply some ghee around the edges. Apply a spoon of the chutney and then grate some paneer on top. Fold in half and then remove the dosa from the pan. Serve hot & enjoy!
Paneer

Before you start

How long does Palak Paneer Dosa take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Paneer Dosa serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Paneer Dosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palak Paneer Dosa spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Palak Paneer Dosa?: 3 cup Idli Dosa Batter, Paneer, 1 Spinach, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Paneer Dosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palak Paneer Dosa?: About 297 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.