Veg puffs

Today is the 17th day of the blogging marathon. Two more weeks to go.... After this I have a huge task of checking my fellow bloggers recipes and commenting on them. I have managed to do a very few until now...

Vegetable puffs are one of my favourite snacks from the Indian bakeries. Come to think of it - I enjoy any type of puffs whatever be the stuffing... the crunchy outside and the soft layered bread inside ooohhh.... I never imagined I can make one like these.. When I was younger I thought such items like the cake, bread, puffs etc can only be store brought ... can never be made at home. With experience now whenever I pick any processed food off the shelf in super markets I start thinking of how can I make this at home.

Ingredients – (Makes about 8 large puffs)

Puff pastry sheet – 1 package (2 sheets)

Potato – 2 large (cooked, peeled and mashed)

Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped)

Tomato - 1 medium (finely chopped)

Oil – 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Amchur powder – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Method:

Please find the preparation of puff pastry sheets here

To make the filling:

Wash, peel and cook the potatoes in the microwave until soft. Mash it up using a fork.

In a pan, heat the oil and then add the cumin seeds. Add the chopped onions, Sauté them until golden brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until the water from tomatoes is consumed. 

Add the other spices, add the cooked/mashed potatoes. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle some water, if needed and cook the masala in low flame. The filling should be dry. Keep it aside to cool.

To make the puffs:

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line 2 baking sheet with foil or parchment sheet.

Divide the puff pastry sheets to 6 pieces. 

Place about a tablespoon of filling on one side of the pastry sheet and fold it over itself, seal the edges well.

Repeat the same with the remaining sheets. 

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.

Serve warm with ketchup or Tomato sauce!

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