Palak Paneer Samosa
Palak Paneer Samosa is a creative fusion twist on the classic North Indian samosa, replacing the traditional spiced potato filling with a savory mixture of creamy paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and spinach (palak). It features the iconic crispy, deep-fried pastry shell filled with this rich, herby, and mildly spiced blend, often enjoyed as a popular snack or appetizer.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the fried pastry and fat from the deep-frying process and paneer, while providing a good amount of protein from the cheese and iron from the spinach. A single medium-sized samosa typically contains around 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Folate | 75 µg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
Per 2 pieces (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dish represents a modern, protein-rich variation of a traditional street food, blending the beloved form of the samosa with the popular flavors of Palak Paneer, a staple vegetarian main course from North India.
