Ingredients
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make Spiced Potato-Pea Filling: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds; let them sizzle for 20 seconds. Add grated ginger and green chili, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, turmeric, amchur (or lemon juice), and salt. Stir for 15 seconds.
- Add the coarsely mashed potatoes and green peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to coat the potatoes in spices. (Keep some potato texture; do not mash into smooth baby food). Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and let cool to room temperature.
- Prep Pastry & Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll each sheet with a rolling pin to smooth out fold lines into an approximate 10x10-inch square.
- Cut each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares (yielding 8 squares total).
- Fill and Seal: Place about 2 generous tablespoons of cooled potato filling into the center of each square. Brush edges lightly with water or egg wash.
- Fold one corner diagonally over the filling to form a triangle (or fold into a rectangle). Press edges firmly to seal, then crimp edges with a fork to lock in the filling.
- Bake: Transfer puffs to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between them. Brush the tops lightly with the whisked egg wash (this guarantees rich golden browning).
- Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed, crisp, and deeply golden brown. Let rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving hot with sweet tamarind chutney or mint chutney.
Notes
Recipe development note: This recipe was developed using culinary research and established cooking techniques. TrendyTadka does not operate a physical test kitchen, so results can vary with ingredients, equipment, and technique.