Samosa Puff Pastry

Triangle-shaped bites of heaven

I am positive that even non-Indians would have had a Samosa at least once in their life! 

Samosas are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the local cuisines of India, the Middle East, Africa, and other Asian countries.

Due to cultural diffusion and emigration from these areas, samosas have gained popularity and are also prepared in many other regions.

The fillings may vary, however, the most common filling is mashed potato, onions, and peas. The triangular shape is also significant to this dish.

While it's mostly a vegan savory dish, there are many recipes with a sweet filling inside. I plan on making the sweet version very soon.

Traditionally, samosa is deep-fried. But over the years, since people have become more health-conscious, baked versions have started being made.

Personally, I prefer the fried version more because it's more authentic and tastier. 

And since during the holidays, everyone is in the mood to indulge, it makes it the perfect holiday snack for all to enjoy!

We love them

Actually more than me, KR is a HUGE vegetable samosa fanatic. He loves and craves it all the time.

In fact, every Friday on his customary visit to the Indian grocery store, he gets fresh samosas for both of us. We enjoy this with our evening cup of coffee.

You can also find frozen samosas at these local grocery stores if you are bored to cook or want to try a batch first to check it out.

But I would recommend that you try the authentic fresh fried samosas first or my puff pastry samosa version before the frozen ones.

Fusion at its best

I enjoy creating fusion recipes and have tried my hand at quite a few. I love it when I can combine two cuisines and create something new and different. 

Stuffed Potato French Loaf is my version of Vada Pav. Then there is Mexican Pani Puri, Dabeli Pizza, Indian Curry Pasta, and Thandai Chocolate Bark that I am really excited about. 

Now I wanted to create a Samosa fusion dish and what better way than to use pastry puffs! I enjoy cooking with pastry puff sheets.

They are so versatile and one can get as creative as possible when it comes to using them. Also, the benefit of using puff sheets is that the dish becomes easy and more appetizing.

And that's how I came up with this idea to make a baked samosa recipe!

Why make them

There is nothing you won't love about these vegan Samosa Pastry Puffs. While I may not need any reason why I should make this baked samosa recipe, here are some for you:

• They are baked not fried
• Vegan, nut-free, soy-free, and gluten-free puff pastry recipe
• The filling can easily be customized 
• Can be made in bulk and prepped ahead of time
• Extremely easy and quick to make 
• Total Crowd pleaser

These vegan mushroom potato samosas are light, crunchy, flaky, golden, with a crust that will melt in your mouth and a spicy, savory filling that'll make you want more.

First, we need to prepare the filling. Boil and mash the potatoes and keep it aside.

1. Heat oil

   

   in a pan

   

   and temper cumin seeds

   

   . Then add ginger garlic paste and minced mushrooms.
   • Saute till all the moisture from the mushroom disappears. This could take 8-10 minutes.
2. Then add minced green chilies and chopped cilantro. Fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add finely chopped bell pepper and seasonings like turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, garam masala, and amchur powder.
   • Give it all a mix and cook for a minute.
4. Lastly, add the mashed potatoes along with salt and mix it all together. 

Keep this potato mushroom curry aside for now and let it cool. You can also store it in the fridge till you need it. 

When it's time to make the Vegetable Puff Pastry Samosa, here's what you need to do. 

1. Refrigerate the stuffing till it's needed. 
2. Remove puff pastry from the freezer and let it sit out at room temperature, for about 40 minutes.
3. Then cut them into squares as shown in the picture above.
4. Stretch each square a bit more with a rolling pin.
5. Add a dollop of the prepared mushroom curry in the center.
   • Spread some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney in the center before adding the filling if you wish to.
   • You can also add some grated cheese on top of the filling.
6. With a brush

   

   , apply dairy-free milk

   

   on all the sides of the squares,
7. Fold into a triangle. Refer to the picture to see how it's done.
8. Press the edges with a fork

   

   to create a design and also help seal it.
9. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and bake these puffs for 15-20 minutes or till they puff up well and turn golden brown. 

Serving Suggestions 🍽

Take them out and let them cool for a minute. Vegetable Puff Pastry Samosa is ready!

Serve them warm with tomato ketchup or green chutney and tamarind chutney.

These can also be paired with hot and cold beverages like Dalgona Coffee, Masala Tea, or Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Serve them at your next Diwali/Thanksgiving/Christmas party and watch your guests go ga-ga over it! 

These vegan samosa pastry puffs are light, crunchy, and very delicious. It reminds me of Mumbai's samosa pav in some way.

Top recipe tips 💭

You can also add chopped onions to the filling. It's ok to make the potato stuffing a bit spicy. The flavors gets toned down when eaten along with the puffs.

Be liberal while adding the filling but ensure you are able to close it properly. Add grated cheese along with the filling to make cheesy samosa puffs. Optional - Spread some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney in the center before adding the filling if you wish to. You can also add some grated cheese on top.

Make and eat them warm and fresh. But if gone cold, you can reheat the vegetable samosa in the microwave. 

Recipe FAQs 📖

Some vegetarian/vegan pastry puff recipes