9m+ recipe
Spinach Paneer Cutlets
A baby-friendly meal idea for soft family-style eating from 9m+.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup full-fat paneer made from pasteurized milk, grated
- 1/2 medium potato, boiled and mashed
- 5-6 spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp steamed and grated carrot
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
- Tiny pinch jeera powder
- Tiny pinch turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ghee
Method
- Steam the spinach for 1-2 minutes and chop finely.
- Boil and mash the potato.
- Steam the carrot and grate or mash it.
- Grate the paneer finely.
- Combine the paneer, potato, spinach, carrot, coriander, jeera powder, and turmeric powder.
- Mix into a soft dough.
- Shape into soft, adult-finger-length oblong cutlets.
- Heat a pan and grease with ghee.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Texture tip
- 9-10 months: Break into small soft pieces.
- 10-12 months: Serve as finger foods for self-feeding.
Nutritionist note
Paneer provides protein and calcium, while spinach contributes iron and other essential nutrients for growing babies.
Parent tip
These cutlets pair well with plain full-fat yogurt made from pasteurized milk or a mild homemade mint-yogurt dip.
Allergen note
Contains or may include: Milk. Check every packaged ingredient label and follow your child’s allergy plan.
Parent note: introduce new foods one at a time, adjust texture for your baby’s readiness, and check with your pediatrician for allergies, medical conditions, or feeding concerns. Seat your child upright and supervise closely throughout every meal.
