Masala Puff

There is something about crispy and crunchy food items.... I just cannot say no to them. Masala puffs were my go to snacks (besides Samosa of course) for the 15 minute breaks we used to get in college days. They are delicious and filling as well.

This recipe uses frozen pastry sheets, easily available in stores. So, don't forget to add pastry sheets to your grocery list.

The stuffing is our favorite... Aloo!

(You can see from the image... I trying my hand at PS )

Ingredients: (makes 2)

• Pastry puff sheets: 1 (or two based on their size)
• Potato: 2 small (boiled)
• Onion: 1/2 small (finely chopped)
• Red Chilly powder: 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder: 1/2 tsp
• Chaat masala: 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
• Salt : to taste 

Method:

• Thaw pastry sheets at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Time required for thawing will vary based on weather, so adjust time as per your best judgement. 
• Mash potatoes. Add all the ingredients and mix well.
• Now line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut pastry sheet as per your desired shape and size. Place it on tray.
• Spread some stuffing on half of each sheet. Do not over stuff. Fold the sheets and press lightly at edges to seal them. You can create a nice pattern with fork to seal the edges.
• Bake in preheated oven at 410 degree F for 18 mins. You may have to adjust the baking time. I suggest bake for 15 mins first and then keep baking for 2 mins till they turn light golden.  

Tip:

• You can brush some butter or oil on outer surface of sheets.
• You can experiment with stuffing.

I am sending this recipe to

• Nupur's event, 'What's with my Cuppa?' hosted at Nandoo's Kitchen this time. You can visit Nupur at UK Rasoi.

• Also, to 30 minute meals at Cooks Joy by Vardhini.

Hope you will try this recipe.

Till my next post,

Bye n Keep Budding.