Veg Puff (Indian-Bakery Style)

🥘 Ingredients

• ?amchoor powder
  1/2 tsp
• ?green chili (finely chopped)
  1
• coriander powder
  1 tsp
• frozen green peas
  4 tbsp
• garam masala
  1 tsp
• garlic paste
  1/2 tbsp
• ginger paste
  1 tsp
• green bell peppers
  4 tbsp
• mint leaves (chopped)
  2 tbsp
• oil
  1 tbsp
• onion (finely chopped)
  1
• potatoes (boiled & cooled down)
  4
• red bell peppers
  4 tbsp
• red chili powder
  1 tsp
• salt
• turmeric
  1/4 tsp
• water
  1 tbsp

Baking the Puffs

• milk
• puff pastry sheet
  1 pack

🍳 Cookware

• pan
• baking sheet

1. 📝

   If you are using frozen puff pastry sheets then thaw overnight in the fridge as directed.

2. 1

   In a pan , add oil and switch on the flame to medium.

   oil: 1 tbsp
3. 2

   Once hot, add in ?green chili , onion , green bell peppers (chopped), red bell peppers (chopped), frozen green peas , ginger paste , and garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

   ?green chili: 1 (finely chopped), onion: 1 (finely chopped), green bell peppers: 4 tbsp, red bell peppers: 4 tbsp, frozen green peas: 4 tbsp, ginger paste: 1 tsp, garlic paste: 1/2 tbsp
4. 3

   Now add in red chili powder , turmeric , coriander powder , garam masala , ?amchoor powder , water , and sauté for 5 seconds.

   red chili powder: 1 tsp, turmeric: 1/4 tsp, coriander powder: 1 tsp, garam masala: 1 tsp, ?amchoor powder: 1/2 tsp, water: 1 tbsp
5. 4

   Cover and cook for an additional ⏱️ 30 seconds .
6. 5

   Put in the potatoes , salt , mint leaves , and mix well until everything is coated with the masala.

   potatoes: 4 (boiled & cooled down), salt, mint leaves: 2 tbsp (chopped)
7. 6

   Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
8. 7

   Let it cool completely before proceeding.

Baking the Puffs

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425 deg F.
2. 2

   Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid the puff sticking at the bottom.
3. 3

   Carefully take out one sheet of puff pastry sheet and divide it into equal parts.

   puff pastry sheet: 1 pack
4. 4

   I like to use a pizza roll cutter to cut the pastry dough.
5. 5

   Scoop in the filling closer to one edge of the pastry sheet, making sure you do not overfill it or it will be difficult to seal.
6. 6

   You can stuff the filling in your preferred shape.
7. 7

   Lightly brush the edges with milk to act as glue to seal the puffs well.

   milk
8. 8

   Fold over the pastry to seal by gently pinching it on the edges.
9. 9

   Now brush the top of each puff with milk . This will ensure golden brown top puffs.

   milk
10. 10

    Bake it in a pre-heated oven for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes or until the pastry has puffed up with flaky layers on the side and the top is golden brown.
11. 11

    Once done, cool them on the pan or on the wire rack.
12. 12

    These veg puffs will be steaming hot from inside, so let them cool down for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes before serving.
13. 13

    Serve it with green chutney, ketchup, and masala chai.