Puff Pastry Easy Samosa

If you divide a rolled puff pastry sheet into 8 pieces, this filling is enough for 8 samosas, with about 1½ tbsp of filling per samosa.

If you divide the pastry into 24 mini pieces, use about 1 tsp of filling per piece.

Ingredients

For the filling

• 300 g boiled potatoes, roughly mashed

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• 50 g onion, finely chopped

• 1 small green chili, finely chopped

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp salt

• 20 g chopped parsley or spinach or any greens (optional)

• Pinch of dried mango powder (amchur) (optional)

  
  

• 1 sheet of vegan puff pastry

• Vegan egg wash of your choice

  
  

  My Vegan Egg Wash

  

  Mix 1 tbsp soy yogurt, ½ tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of turmeric.

  Brush a thin layer over one side of each pie just before baking.

  
  

Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add the cumin seeds and toast for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

4. Stir in the green chili, ground coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds.

5. Add greens and cook for 1 minute until any excess moisture evaporates.

6. Add the mashed potatoes, salt, garam masala, and amchur (if using). Mix thoroughly and cook for 2–3 minutes.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. Let the filling cool completely.

9. Preheat oven for 200℃

   
   

   

10. Fill each pastry piece and fold it into a triangle shape.

11. Brush with the vegan egg wash and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, or until golden brown

12. Serve with onion chutney or your favourite dipping sauce.