Veg Puffs(Bakery Style)

I am Back With Yet another  Excuse to have this Delicious  Tea-Time Snack...My Reasoning goes all the way back to my school days,where in  I used to enjoy this snack with my Closest Buddy..

When ever my Father used to get me this snack,I Remember my  Crazy Habit of saving good things for last,I know it sounds Offal but the thought of Nicer Things waiting for me last gave comfort to my soul...

May be its not possible to bring back my old days,but its evidently possible to Re-create the same magic  at home and enjoy with my Husband and Friends..





Ingredients For Filling:

1) Puff/Pastry sheets (see the photo below)

2)1 cup finely chopped capsicum/Bell Pepper

3)1/2 cup pees(fresh or frozen)

4)1 cup finely chopped tomato

5)1 cup finely chopped onion/Spring Onion

6)1 Tbsp cumin-coriander powder

7)2 tsp mango powder

8)1 tsp Haldi/Turmeric

9)3 tsp Garam Masala

10)1 tsp red chilly powder

11)1 tsp sugar

12)Cilantro/Coriander leaves for garnishing

13)salt as per the taste

14)2 Tbsp oil

15)1 tsp Jeera/cumin and mustard seeds

16)1 tsp Garlic Powder(optional)





To Make Puffs:

1 Puff Pastry Sheet(Available in any US grocery /Indian Store)





Method:For Filling

1)Take oil in a kadai,add mustard and cumin seeds when the oil gets warm

2)When it splutters add onions,garlic powder,and Haldi/Turmeric,fry until the onion turns slightly golden brown in color(By adding little salt)

3)Add pees,tomato,capsicum and fry for 5 to 10 minutes

4)Add cumin-coriander powder,mango powder,garam masala,red chilly powder,salt and spoon of sugar

5)Fry until all the veggies are equally seasoned.

6)Garnish with cilantro and cut the flame to off when the sabji becomes dry (make sure the water from the veggies are dried completely)





               Mixed Veggie Filling is ready





Mixed Veggie Filling Makes a Nice Combo With Roti's and Chapathi's!!





To Make Puffs:

1)Take out the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and allow to come to the room temperature.

2)Cut the sheets into 6 equal portion and fill the sabji (Make sure the filling is not too much)

3)Carefully fold the sheet and seal the three sides (Fork can be used to seal),place this on a baking pan leaving equal space between one another





4)Pre heat the Conventional oven for about 400 deg and place this puffs in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes(Time may Vary)





5) Each Puff starts rising and color starts changing to light golden brown.

6)Switch off the flame when Puffs are done





Delicious Tea-Time Snack are ready,serve Hot!!!

               Serve with Tomato Ketchup or Tamarind Chutney!!!        





Tips:

1) Puffs will not rise or puff up if it is sealed tightly after the  fillings are done

2)One Puff pastry box contains two puff sheets,one puff sheet makes six puffs..

3)Fillings can be varied according to the individual taste buds.

4)Tastes best if served fresh from the oven