Palak Paneer Lifafa

Palak Paneer Lifafa is a popular Indian dish where a spinach and paneer filling is stuffed into a flaky pastry called lifafa, which is shaped like a pouch. Here’s a recipe to make Palak Paneer Lifafa at home:

Ingredients of Paneer Paratha

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup water

For the filling:

• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 cup crumbled paneer
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

How to Make Palak Paneer Lifafa

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and oil. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover it and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
4. Add minced ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute.
5. Add chopped spinach and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Add crumbled paneer, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool.
8. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Take one ball and flatten it with your palms. Dust it with flour and roll it out into a small circle.
9. Place a spoonful of the paneer and spinach filling onto the center of the rolled-out dough circle.
10. Bring the edges of the circle together and pinch them to seal the filling inside. Shape it into a pouch by gathering the edges and twisting them together.
11. Repeat the same process with the remaining dough balls and filling.
12. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
13. Place the lifafas onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the lifafas turn golden brown.
15. Remove from the oven and serve hot with mint chutney or any sauce of your choice.

Enjoy your homemade Palak Paneer Lifafa!