VEG PUFF

Veg Puff...I Never get bored of these beauties & the hubby's fav. appetizer too.. I can still remember the college times.. during lunch break this used to be our favorite  snacks. In India we get veg puffs in most of the bakeries, the smell of fresh hot veg puffs  is absolutely tempting.
As now I m staying in US we can't get these freshly baked puffs in bakeries but the puff pastry sheets are easily available in all grocery store. So whenever U want to give yourself this delicious treat, just bring the sheets out of the refrigerator, thaw them,  prepare the stuffing & bake it in oven.. The aroma of freshly baking veg puffs... Aaahhhh...heavenly..you will get to know when you will bake it in your oven...
It is very popular  as its so appetizing, spicy, delicious , mouthwatering , tempting & satisfying. 
Yesterday It was a pleasant cold weather in the evening so thought of making this for the hubby who will be returning from the office & will b happy to see his fav snacks waiting on the table... 

 so before I bore all of you & u will start yawing..:P let me start the recipe...Everyone has their unique recipes mine as follows..

Ingredients:

1 sheet frozen puff pastry
2 Medium size Potato
1 Carrot chopped
Handful Green Peas
1 small capsicum chopped
1 Small Onion chopped
1tsp cumin-coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Ginger Garlic crushed
1 tsp Chat masala (u can add 1tsp lemon juice too if u don’t have chat masala)
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1tsp of Red chilli powder
salt to taste
dry kasturi methi – 1 tsp

Method 

First  thaw the Pastry sheet at room temp. for about 40-45 min, only the quantity needed. 
Preheat oven at 400F.  
Meanwhile boil the potatoes until cooked. 
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan, splutter the cumin seeds, dry kasturi methi, add  onion sauté till translucent.
Add crushed ginger garlic . Saute. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin-coriander powder. Mix well. Sauté till the masala is done. Now add capsicum, green peas & carrots. mix well with masala & cover it. Cook till they becomes soft. Now its time to add the boiled potatoes. slightly mash the potatoes & add to the cooked veggies. Adjust salt to taste , add chat masala & garam masala to it.
 Sauté them for about 2-3 mins till all the veggies are well coated with masala & salt.

  Now turn off the heat. Let it cool.  
Now Cut the pastry sheets to equal sized rectangles. 
Put 1 tblsp of stuffing in the centre. 


Fold the pastry to make rectangle/ triangle. Use a fork  gently to press the sides to seal the puff properly.

 Put them on a greased baking sheet and place it in the pre heated oven. Bake for about 15 mins or until golden brown.


 Transfer them to the cooling rack & allow them to cool for 5-10 min.


Serve with tomato ketchup.