Description
Vegetable Samosa Pie is a delightful twist on traditional samosas, presented in a pie form with a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a flavorful blend of spiced vegetables. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a comforting meal or as a unique addition to a party spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 green chili (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
- juice of half a lemon
Assembly:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash or use plant-based milk for vegan option)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, add cumin and mustard seeds. Sauté onion until golden, then add garlic, ginger, and chili.
- Add spices and vegetables: Stir in coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cumin. Add potatoes, carrots, and water. Cook until soft.
- Finish the filling: Mix in peas, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry, place filling, cover with pastry sheet, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add diced cooked cauliflower or swap peas with corn for variation.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based milk instead of egg wash.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
