Hello you lovely people! It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted a recipe but Im BAAAACKKK!! I’ve honestly just been feeling so damn BLAH. No other way to really put it! My poor husband has been eating a lot more take-out these last few weeks than he would have liked, but I am thankful he gave me the space I needed to just be a bum, eat cereal all day and watch The Office to my heart’s content! Anyway, I’m feelin a little inspired these days so I’ve been back in the kitchen and am ready to share some more recipes with you all!

Today Im sharing a recipe that is something I grew up eating- PUFFS (that’s what my mom always called them). If you’ve ever been to India you’ve probable eaten a ton of these because they’re good just about any time of day! Ive seen them all shapes, sizes and variations but Im sharing the classic version that my mom makes (kind of). My mom makes hers with an all potato stuffing but I wanted a little bit of texture so I added some frozen mixed veggies. You can definitely use fresh veggies of your choice- but I was just trying to save on time!

You can add some cilantro chutney into the puff as well before you bake it – or my FAVE- a good ol slice of Amul cheese!! You will not regret it 🙂 Anyway, happy eating !!

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Veg Masala Puffs

Prep

Cook

Total

Yield 12-14 Puffs

Ingredients

2 medium size potatoes, boiled and diced small

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (10 oz bag)

1  small onion, diced

1 green chili, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 lemon squeezed

2 tbsp oil

1 Package Puff Pastry, thawed

1 egg (for egg wash) or Few tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet or wide pot on medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add cumin seeds and green chilis. Let sizzle for few seconds.
  3. Add the frozen veggies (thawed) and stir for a few minutes. Add garlic, remaining spices, salt and mix well. Cook this mixture for a few minutes and then add the potatoes and incorporate well. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. If potato pieces are too large- use a potato masher.
  4. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely.
  5. Remove the puff pastry from the package and cut each sheet into three long columns, and each column into thirds so you have three square shapes.
  6. Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each square. Using your finger, spread water along all four outer edges of the pastry. Carefully close the pastry by bring the top flap to the bottom and using the edges of a fork to seal the perimeter of the puff pastry. Then with a knife, pierce each puff pastry two or three times gently (so air can escape while they are baking). Repeat this step in assembling the pastries until you have used all of the filling. 
  7. Place all the puff pastry on a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a brush, spread egg wash (one whisked egg) lightly over each puff pastry. Place in the middle rack and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  8. Serve with chai, cilantro chutney or however you wish!