Spicy Vegetable Stuffed Indian Puff Pastries

Delight your taste buds with these delicious Indian puff pastries filled with a spicy vegetable mixture and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

4	sheets Phyllo dough puff pastry sheets
1	cup water or milk to seal the edges
1	butter or egg for brushing the pastry
2 1⁄2	tablespoons oil
1⁄2	teaspoon mustard seeds
1⁄2	teaspoon cumin
1⁄4	teaspoon Asafoetida
8	curry leaves
1	Green chili, finely chopped
1	teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1⁄3	cup cashews
1 1⁄2	teaspoons garam masala/curry powder
1⁄2	teaspoon turmeric
1⁄2	teaspoon red chili powder
1	tablespoon lime/lemon juice
	salt to taste
3	boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
1⁄2	cup peas
1⁄2	cup corn
2	finely chopped or shredded carrots
1⁄4	cup cilantro (optional)

Instructions

• 1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add cumin and mustard seeds. Cook until they sizzle and crackle.
  2. Add Asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilis, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix on low heat for about 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir in peas, corn, and carrots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
  4. Add mashed potatoes, ensuring everything is well incorporated. Cook the mixture for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and allow the mixture to cool before using as stuffing.
  6. Thaw the phyllo dough puff pastry sheets as per package instructions and preheat oven according to package instructions.
  7. Cut the sheets into squares or desired shapes.
  8. Fill each pastry with the vegetable mixture, folding the sheets and sealing the edges using water or milk.
  9. Brush each pastry with butter or egg wash.
  10. Place the pastries in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Jul 19, 2024