Kerala Vegetable Puffs

Kerala Vegetable Puffs


Spicy Kerala style vegetable masala wrapped with flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes 6 puffs

Ingredients:

1. Cumin seeds- 1/8 tsp
2. Green chilli, finely chopped-1 or 2 nos
3. Ginger,finely chopped-1/2 tsp
4. Garlic,finely chopped- 1/2 tsp
5. Onion,chopped-1 medium ( 3/4 cup)
6. Red chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tsp( or according to taste)
7. Turmeric powder-1/8 tsp
8. Garam masala-1/2 tsp
9. Carrot,chopped-1/2 cup
10. Frozen green peas-1/4  cup
11. Potatoes,boiled and cubed-1 medium(3/4 cup)
12. Lemon juice- 1 tsp
13. Pepper powder - to taste
14. Salt-to taste
15. Oil-as required
16. Water-as required
17. Egg,beaten- 1 no( for egg wash-see notes)
18. Puff pastry sheets/squares- 6 nos

Instructions:

Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 30 minutes,or as instructed in the package.

Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds and let it splutter.Add green chili ,ginger ,garlic and onion.Saute until onion turns golden brown.

Reduce flame to low, add red chili powder,turmeric powder ,garam masala and 1 tbsp water.Cook for a minute ,stirring continuously.

Add carrot and cook until almost done .Add potato ,green peas and salt to taste.( Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water if required)Mix well and cook for few more minutes.

Switch off the stove,add lemon juice and pepper powder.Mix well.Keep aside.

Preheat oven to 200 Deg C.Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminium foil.

Place 1 to 2 tbsp of the prepared masala on a pastry square.Fold it over and seal the edges using a fork.

Brush the beaten egg on top and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until it turns golden brown.

NOTES

• You can also brush milk on top ,instead of egg wash.