Description
Vegetable Samosa Pie is a delicious twist on traditional samosas, with a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a flavorful mix of spiced potatoes, peas, and carrots. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for a vegetarian main course that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare filling: In a skillet, heat oil, add cumin seeds, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook until fragrant. Add potatoes, carrots, peas, salt, and water. Cook until tender. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
- Assemble pie: Roll out the puff pastry, line a pie dish, fill with the vegetable mixture, and seal with pastry. Optionally, brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use sweet potatoes or add chopped spinach for variation.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based puff pastry and skip the egg wash.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
