Vegetable Puff

Yummy, golden brown savory puffs that are perfect for a tea party.

Ingredients:

1 – 1 lb box Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets

2 large onions sliced

3 potatoes-peeled & cut in cubes

1 / 2 cup green peas

1 / 4 tsp jeera/cumin seeds

1 /2 tsp chili powder

1/ 2 tsp coriander powder

1 pinch turmeric powder

2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander/cilantro leaves

1 tbsp oil

salt to taste

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add the jeera .When it crackles , add the onions and some salt and fry 2 mins.
• Add the potatoes and peas, salt ,chili,coriander and turmeric powder.
• Mix well, cover and let it cook for about 20 mins on medium heat (till vegetables are cooked and soft)
• Turn off heat.
• Sprinkle the coriander leaves and mash the vegetables coarsely with a spoon or masher.
• Set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Thaw the puff pastry sheets as per package instructions.
• The sheets are long with 3 sections. Unfold them.
• Scoop vegetable mixture and place in the middle section over the entire length of the pastry sheet.
• Fold the top sheet over the filling and then fold the lower portion over.
• Cut , so you get 5 puffs.
• Repeat with the 2^nd puff pastry.
• Place the puffs on a baking sheet - Folded side down , so it does not open when baking.
• Bake for 25 mins - till golden brown.
• Serve hot with a nice sauce.

Tips:

Puff Pastry sheets can be found in the frozen food section .

If making them before hand – reheat them in the oven at 250 F for about 5 mins.Do not microwave –it may get soggy and lose the delicious crunch!

Use other vegetables like grated carrots, thinly cut green beans etc.

Ease of preparation: Easy

No. of servings: 10 puffs

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