Samosa Pinwheels

Ingredients

• For Samosa Filling
• 2 tablespoons oil of your choice
• Pinch of asafetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon green chilies, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon red chili or paprika powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mango (amchur) powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup green peas, frozen or boiled
• 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled & peeled
• Other Ingredients
• 4 sheets puff pastry (7x11 cm), thawed in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours
• Dry flour for dusting
• 1 teaspoon water, if needed for sealing
• Mint coriander chutney to serve
• Masala chai to serve
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Instructions

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   --- How to make samosa filling ---

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   Before we start, thaw your puff pastry sheets for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator/30 minutes at room temperature, or thaw them according to the instructions on the package. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mix well. Add crushed fennel seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing). Let the seeds crackle for a few seconds or until fragrant.

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   Next, add chopped green chilies, and chopped ginger and sauté 1-2 minutes or until the raw smell is gone. Then turn the heat to low, and add in the powdered spices (red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and garam masala powder) and sauté for 30-40 seconds.

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   Then crush the boiled potatoes with your hands and add them to the pan. TIP: You can also add chopped or mashed potatoes. Mix everything well to combine. After that, add frozen peas and mix. Now mash the potatoes with a spatula until everything comes together or mash them using a potato masher.

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   Once everything is mixed and you get a smooth potato mixture that is well coated with the spices, add salt amd mix well. Turn the heat to medium and cook the filling for 3-4 minutes. The spicy samosa filling is ready, let it cool down to room temperature.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- Assemble Samosa Pinwheels ---

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   Place thawed yet chilled pastry sheets on a wooden board or silicone mat. I have 7x11 cm pre-cut pastry sheets so I am joining them to make a large sheet. If you have large sheets, then there is no need to join sheets. Roll them using a rolling pin until it expands from all sides. Also, sprinkle sheets with some dry flour to prevent the sheets from sticking to the work surface or rolling pin. TIP: IF you want flakier samosa pinwheels with more layers then skip rolling the sheets.

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   Alternatively, use samosa dough for making sheets.

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    Once the samosa filling is cooled, transfer it to the rolled sheets. TIP: Don't add the samosa filling to the sheets when it's hot or warm. Also, use chilled pastry sheets. Spread cooled samosa filling evenly across the pastry sheets using a spoon or hand, leaving 1-inch from all sides. Start rolling tightly from the long side until you reach the opposite side. Seal the edges tightly to secure them. If the edges are not sealing, you can apply a little water at the edges to seal the ends. Make one more log. Roll both logs on the board to lengthen slightly using your palms. Chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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    Once chilled take out the logs from the refrigerator. Discard the ends, and cut each log into 1-2 inch pieces using a sharp knife. Press each pinwheel with the back of your palm.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Bake Samosa Pinwheels ---

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    Preheat the oven/air fryer to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then transfer them to the prepared greased baking sheet, leaving enough space between each piece so that they can spread. Bake them at 400°F/200°C for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are nicely golden and crisp. Once baked, remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes on the baking tray.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Air Fry Samosa Pinwheels ---

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    Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F. Place the pinwheels into the air-fryer basket leaving 1 inch of space from all sides. Air-fry them for 11 minutes at 200°C/400°F or until golden and crisp. Once air-fried, remove the samosa pinwheels from the air fryer.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Serving ---

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    Serve delicious samosa pinwheels hot with mint cilantro chutney or any chutney, dip or ketchup of your choice. Don't forget to pair it with a cup of masala chai for an extravagant experience.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---

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    ENJOY THIS RECIPE.