Veggie Puffs

 Veggie puffs , a conversation starter at a  party :)
Also very  versatile , pastry sheets that you can fill them with a filling of your choice, like vegetarian or non veg.
Basically working with pastry sheets, makes for  a possibility to turn out awesome party treats , sweet or salty with just a little imagination and creativity can result in dishes all guests will admire.

Vegetarian puffs

Pastry sheets and veggie filling 

Add filling 

Bake in Preheated oven 

Just baked :) Veggie puffs 

Ingredients:

1 packet store bought  pastry sheets 

1/2 cup green frozen peas 

1/4 carrots boiled and ready to use 

2 medium potatoes boiled 

1 medium potato boiled 

1 small capsicum diced 

2 garlic cloves minced 

1 inch ginger grated 

1 medium onion chopped fine

Salt as per taste 

1/2 tsp red chili powder 

1/2 tsp chat powder 

1/4 tsp cumin seeds 

1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

1/2 tsp garam masala powder (available in Indian store or online shopping too )

1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice 

Method:

1. Using a medium pan heat 2 tbsp oil ( I like olive oil or vegetable oil) add cumin seeds allow to splutter , add onions saute for few mins adding in ginger garlic . Next add in boiled vegetables and capsicum , mix for 5 to 10 mins . 

2. Add spices and lemon juice. Allow  mixture to cool . 

3. Thaw the pastry sheets from frozen to cold , cut out square shapes and using a spoon add the filling mixture to the center of the square . knife carefully cut out medium size square shape. 

4. Fill each square with 1 tbsp of vegetables mixture . Apply on all four sides a mix of milk and melted butter and seal the pastry by folding in half or across , or triangle shape your chive . Make sure it’s sealed well , you can make a design with a fork to seal the pastry .

5. Brush top surface with melted butter for that color as it bakes in a  preheated oven at 350 F for about 10 to 15 mins as they turn light golden color and done.