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Published: Dec 12, 2014 · Modified: Feb 13, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Spinach And Paneer Samosas - Baked Spinach Phyllo Samosas

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Spinach And Paneer Samosas are a variation of traditional Samosas which generally is deep fried. This Baked Spinach Phyllo Samosas is a more healthier option and is very easy to make.

Spinach and paneer Samosa Baked in a plate

I have always wanted to make samosas, the crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, fried and filled delicacy that is very famous in North India. This is the most famous evening snack that is served with steaming hot tea.

Traditional samosas are deep-fried and that was the only reason that had kept me from making them.

I often eat spinach samosas (mini version), that is available in frozen form, when we meet in my friends place. The small bite size pieces are perfect as appetizers. During my last visit to the library, I came across Raghavan Iyer’s – Indian Cooking Unfolded book.

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I saw these spinach samosas made with store-bought phyllo dough and I knew this is what I would be making to make my samosa making dream a reality.

Spinach and paneer Samosa Baked in  a tray

The recipe is very simple and easy to put together. Few things to keep in mind are to make sure that the phyllo dough is patiently thawed at room temperature. Also the spinach should be very dry. Too moist filling will make the phyllo sheets soggy and it will be hard to handle.

Preparation time – 15 minutes
Cooking time – 1 hour
Difficulty level – Medium

 Paneer Samosa Baked served in a tray

Ingredients to make Spinach and Paneer Samosas – Makes 20

  • Phyllo sheets – one half of a package
  • Spinach – 8 ounces (fresh or frozen)
  • Paneer – 1 ½ cup (grated)
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Onion – 1 large or about 1 cup (finely chopped)
  • Green chilies – 2 or 3 (finely chopped)
  • Garam masala – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – 1 tablespoon plus more for brushing the phyllo sheets
Spinach and paneer Samosa in a white tray

Procedure –

  • Remove the frozen phyllo sheet from the freezer and let it thaw in room temperature for about 2 hours. I used one roll from the package which had about 20 sheets.
  • I used frozen chopped spinach, so I thawed it in the microwave and then drained out all the liquid by squeezing the spinach. Keep this aside. If using fresh spinach, sauté it in a pan with a drop of oil for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach wilts and let out all the liquid and then drain out the liquid.
Spinach in a bowl
  • Grate the paneer and keep this aside as well.
Grated paneer in a bowl
  • In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the cumin seeds. Let it splutter and then add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions until slightly brown. Now add the green chilies. Garam masala, salt, spinach and paneer and mix well. Cook this mixture on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep aside.
Frying the ingredients in a pan
  • Carefully unfold the phyllo sheet. Make sure that the sheets are completely thawed before unfolding or else they could crack and break in the middle.
  • Remove one sheet and place it carefully on the work surface. Using a pastry brush, brush some oil on the surface of the sheet and layer it with the second sheet. Repeat the same for 2 more times until you have 4 sheets stacked one on top of another.
  • Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, carefully cut the sheets into 4 strips (refer to the pictures).
  • Place a tablespoon of the spinach filling on each strip at one end of the sheet.
Cutting the sheet with knife
  • Fold the sheet over the filling forming a right angled triangle (refer to the picture). Now fold over again, maintain the triangle shape and repeat this until you reach the end. Brush the last piece of remaining dough with some oil and fold over and seal.
  • Repeat the same with the remaining sheets and place the prepared samosas in a greased baking sheet.
Filling the sheet and folding it
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F and then bake the samosas for 20-25 minutes. Rotate the tray once in between to ensure even baking.
Preheat the samosa in a oven
  • Serve warm with any dipping sauce of your choice.
Spinach and paneer Samosa Baked is ready to serve

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Spinach And Paneer Samosas in a tray

Spinach And Paneer Samosas – Baked Spinach Phyllo Samosas

Spinach And Paneer Samosas are a variation of traditional Samosas which generally is deep fried. This Baked Spinach Phyllo Samosas is a more healthier option and is very easy to make.
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Course: Appetizer, Baking, Kids Friendly, savory snack
Cuisine: Asian, North Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 Samosas
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • Knife
  • Oven
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • Phyllo sheets one half of a package
  • 8 ounces Spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 ½ cup Paneer grated
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 Green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Oil more for brushing the phyllo sheets

Instructions

  • Remove the frozen phyllo sheet from the freezer and let it thaw in room temperature for about 2 hours. I used one roll from the package which had about 20 sheets.
  • I used frozen chopped spinach, so I thawed it in the microwave and then drained out all the liquid by squeezing the spinach. Keep this aside. If using fresh spinach, sauté it in a pan with a drop of oil for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach wilts and let out all the liquid and then drain out the liquid.
  • Grate the paneer and keep this aside as well.
  • In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the cumin seeds. Let it splutter and then add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions until slightly brown. Now add the green chilies. Garam masala, salt, spinach and paneer and mix well. Cook this mixture on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep aside.
  • Carefully unfold the phyllo sheet. Make sure that the sheets are completely thawed before unfolding or else it could crack and break in the middle.
  • Remove one sheet and place it carefully on the work surface. Using a pastry brush, brush some oil on the surface of the sheet and layer it with the second sheet. Repeat the same for 2 more times until you have 4 sheets stacked one on top of another.
  • Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, carefully cut the sheets into 4 strips (refer to the pictures).
  • Place a tablespoon of the spinach filling on each strip at one end of the sheet.
  • Fold the sheet over the filling forming a right angled triangle (refer to the picture). Now fold over again, maintain the triangle shape and repeat this until you reach the end. Brush the last piece of remaining dough with some oil and fold over and seal.
  • Repeat the same with the remaining sheets and place the prepared samosas in a greased baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F and then bake the samosas for 20-25 minutes. Rotate the tray once in between to ensure even baking.
  • Serve warm with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. JN says

    October 15, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    OMG, I just found this recipe as I love the samosas and your recipe is so easy to follow. I am going to make these this weekend now that we are finally getting fall weather here! Yeeee! Thank you!!!!

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