Bombay Masala Puffs | Tasty Indian Vegetarian Pastry Bites | Easy & Spicy Party Appetizer Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are lower in calories and still nutritious.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile.

In a blender add 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro, 2-3 garlic cloves, 2-3 serrano chilis, 1 tsp roasted chana dal, 5-7 curry leaves, 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 slice of sandwich bread, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.

Add 2 Tbsp of water to a blender and blend until it becomes a smooth mixture. If needed, add more water until the desired consistency.

Place chutney into a serving bowl and set aside.

In a large pan over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp oil. Once the oil is warm add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cook until the seeds start popping and become fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Next, add the onions and ginger & garlic paste and cook until the onions start turning a light golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, and 1/2 tsp chaat masala and toast these spices with the onions, for about 1 min.

Add in 2 cups boiled and chopped potatoes and 1 tsp salt and mix until everything is incorporated, cook for 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and cilantro. Let the filling cool for 10-15 minutes.

Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle.

Using a sharp knife, cut puff pastry into 20 even squares.

To assemble, press the puff pastry squares into a mini muffin tin.

Spoon 1 tsp of cooled potato filling into each pastry shell, then top with some shredded pepper jack cheese.

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until the edges of the pastry are light golden brown.

Remove from muffin tin onto a serving platter, garnish with cilantro chutney and thin sev.

Serve warm (with extra chutney) and enjoy!

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