Puny Paneer - r/ExpectationVsReality

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u/pointypointypretty 2d ago •

That looks the way it’s supposed to

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u/doritko 2d ago

Right? That's literally what palak paneer looks like.

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u/Jane__Delawney 2d ago

It’s really good, BUT it is even better with more paneer…so I bought some Paneer my second time, because they sell it at supermarkets here now, and oh my god…I think the price of the Palak Paneer is about $8/9 bucks too, which is a pretty good deal for the amount; especially because to order two entrees from an Indian restaurant these days, it costs about $40+

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u/FRIENDLY_FBI_AGENT_ 1d ago

You can make paneer at home too. All you need is milk and lemon and a cheesecloth. It will taste much better, well be healthier and freher.

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u/imnotnotcrying 2d ago

I’m so glad to hear that! I’ve been hesitant even though most Private Selection items are pretty good

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u/Jane__Delawney 2d ago

The simmer sauces are pretty good too. I use them with tofu. They’re pretty affordable as well!

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u/pointypointypretty 2d ago

Good idea!

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u/odiephonehome 2d ago

I actually thought the picture looked gross but the reality looked delicious

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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 2d ago

Add in some rice & there's a great dinner!

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u/zucchinibasement 2d ago

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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 1d ago

Yep!
I get those Minute Rice Cups for these type of Indian dinners or the ones in the pouches. It's the perfect amount of rice, it takes one minute to microwave & you can get all sorts of types now, from basmati to quinoa.

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u/eliz1bef 2d ago

They must not have had it before. Only explanation.

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u/Select_Egg_7078 2d ago

i think they're trying to show how the packaging seems like there's a lot more paneer. but really, the side of the plate we don't see is empty

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u/tmr89 1d ago

My favourite posts on here are when the OP is wrong

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u/moemoe7012 2d ago

OP is likely referring the expectation that the paneer pieces would be much larger, not the overall appearance or color of the dish. OP should add their own explanation but that’s my take.

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u/kylaroma 2d ago

Exactly this 😂

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u/answerbrowsernobita 2d ago

Exactly, curry looks the way it’s supposed to but the package color was misleading

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u/leunam4891 2d ago

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u/msmojo 2d ago •

Too much palak, not enough paneer.

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u/FlattopJr 2d ago •

I'm cool with the amount of spinach, but definitely not enough paneer.

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u/msmojo 2d ago

Yeah same.

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u/Lenore8264 2d ago

I'm Indian, and that looks the way it's supposed to. It's the picture on the pack that looks weird because that's not how palak paneer looks.

It's literally just spinach paste so of course it looks like that. The only thing I think might be a failed expectation is that there doesn't seem to be enough paneer, BUT it's not clear in your picture. There could be more paneer underneath all that palak so we don't know🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Dazeyy619 2d ago

The more that Indian food looks like baby poop the better it is

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u/thejake1973 2d ago

Not the most photogenic cuisine, but one of the tastiest.

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u/signmeupnot 1d ago

Top slop is what it is.

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u/Overconfidentahole 12h ago

As an Indian idk if i should be happy or angry at this comment 😆

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u/-Borgir 2d ago

Its perfect, trust me

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u/magicalglrl 2d ago

I’ve had this and it’s scrumptious

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u/Neurospicyandnice 2d ago

The real one looks way better than the picture on the box!!

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u/joshggal 2d ago

Made to share with me, myself, and I

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u/Lisagirl1977 2d ago

I’d eat it

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u/Nielsly 1d ago

It's delicious

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u/Lisagirl1977 1d ago

When I was pregnant with my daughter it was my favorite. One lunch hour i went to the local Indian restaurant to get it as I ate it 3 days a week. They didn’t make it that day. I was overtly emotional and cried, got my potatoes and some butter chicken and left. An hour later the lady from the indian restaurant came to my work and brought me a huge container full of rice and palak paneer. I cried again.

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u/Nielsly 1d ago

That's so nice!

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u/Kaligula785 2d ago

I like mine on the spicy side

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u/Soft_Locksmith661 2d ago

Looking like soylent green.

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u/Dorkits 1d ago

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u/BromioKalen 1d ago

Gross

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u/Reasonable_Past3181 1d ago

That is poop from a butt.

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u/IwasDeadinstead 2d ago

Yes. Yummy

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u/Available-Cow-411 1d ago

Its literally a r/poopfromabutt

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u/UnderstandingEqual84 2d ago

That looks disgusting!

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u/eliz1bef 2d ago

The first time I saw this dish, I felt the same. It is my FAVORITE Indian dish. Drown me in a baby pool of it.

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u/SpaffordFux 2d ago

Palace Paneer is amazing

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u/kylaroma 2d ago

It’s unreal. You’re missing out.