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Crispy & Flaky Hot Puffs

Posted by 365DaysVeg on July 1, 2008

Something to please everyone ~ Crispy & Flaky Hot Puffs

We Indians love snacking especially when we sip our evening tea; okay not only then but anytime of the day as long as it is served fresh & hot and puff is definitely one of the favorite snack. It is very easy to prepare and is an instant hit. Of course, when I say it is very easy to make it is because I used Peppridge Farm’s Puff pastry sheets that you find in the frozen aisle. You can also make the pastry shell from scratch but it requires a little extra timing and planning. You can check out the details on how to make from scratch here. Recently, my friends threw a snack party and all I had to do was make the filling and stuff it into the pastry sheets. Then, when the party started, I baked them in the oven for a fresh, hot, flaky puffs. So, give it a try. Your imagination is the limit for the filling.

Recipe: (Makes approx. 12)

4 medium size aloo
1/2 cup thawed mutter
2 tsp red chili powder or per taste
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 small bunch of dhania (herb) finely chopped
2 tsp amchur powder or per taste
1 – 2 green chili finely chopped or per taste
Salt per taste

Thaw the pastry sheets to room temperature. Boil aloo and mash. Add mutter and all the above ingredients and mix well. Taste & adjust seasonings.


Aloo filling for the puffs

Cut the pastry sheets into 3 equal parts. Take a handful of the filling and place it on the sheet a little away from the center as shown below so that the other loose end can be folded easily.


Filling on the puff pastry sheet

Wet your fingers and apply water all around the corners of the sheets. Now fold the loose end of the sheet and press it against the corners. If there is too much filling it might come out of the sheet, so make sure to use just enough.


Unbaked puff pastry sheets with filling

If needed you can brush the outside with some oil, I did not. Bake it in a 375F for about 15 mins or until golden brown. Serve hot as is.


Fresh & Hot from the oven ~ Puffs

24 Responses to “Crispy & Flaky Hot Puffs”

  1. Vaishali said

    Gosh, Priya, these are so adorable! I have to try these!

  2. sagari said

    Priya those puffs look sooooooo deleciousssss

  3. Asha said

    Perfect looking hot and spicy puffs!:))

  4. Lata said

    I made these on last Saturday for my Mom and she simply loved those.

  5. bhags said

    these puffs are so perfect, and i have been snacking on them since school days…simply love them

  6. Sonu said

    Hi Priya, nice and easy-peasy entry from u. I really appreciate ur efforts and the way of giving instructions step-by-step to each n every recipe. And most important, ur detailed photographs are realllyyyyyyy gud…!!!
    I just love ur blog.
    Thanxs 4 sharing.
    bye, tc.
    Sonu:)))

  7. yummm!!! I love puffs. these pastry sheets make the whole process so damn simple!!! back in India, my mom used to make it herself at home… I dont think i can ever get myself to make them!
    yours look perfect!!! pictures look great!

  8. Divya said

    Hmmm..the puffs looks delicious..just like the ones we buy from bakery.your puffs have got that professional touch..three cheers to you!!great entry!!

  9. sushma said

    OMG these are perfect puffs which will melt in the mouth my fav this is

  10. Medhaa said

    these look so yummy

  11. easycrafts said

    yummy puffs…lovethe filling

  12. Pooja said

    We used to eat a lot of it in our college canteen.
    Your looks exactly same. too good :) send some here too :D ….

  13. oh yumm!! its really looks crispy and falky…awesome puffs! drool!! miss them a lot! :-)

  14. Nithu said

    Your puffs looks perfect.

  15. Bhawana said

    puffs looks so beautiful and delicious. will try this for sure.

  16. Hi,

    I will surely try this..I love patties..I use to eat so many in childhood…
    I also share my recipes on khanakhazana.com

    http://khanakhazana.com/recipes/k_user.aspx?uid=57129&name=Chitra%20Ahluwalia%20Pal

    and

    http://chitrapal.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

  17. Hi,

    I would love to try this.This looks amazing.

    I also share my recipes on
    http://khanakhazana.com/recipes/k_user.aspx?uid=57129&name=Chitra%20Ahluwalia%20Pal
    and
    http://chitrapal.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

  18. Priti said

    Can’t take my eye off frm the pic…looks soooo yummy…lovely…

  19. padma said

    i made this y day!!and my husband just loved it…he wasn t sure in the beginning if i could manage to make some real puffs…but after a bite,he was convinced and wondering what other stuffing i could use for next time..lolz!!thanks for this wonderful ,yet easy recipe…:)
    thank you

  20. Natasha said

    Hi Priya,

    I am not a big fan of cooking food. BUT, after coming across your website, I WILL cook!! Thanks a ton for inspiring me. The instructions are seamless and easy to follow. The pictures simply make my mouth water!! Keep up the good work!

    ~Natasha

  21. 365DaysVeg said

    Natasha,

    I am so glad that I could inspire you to try cooking. Thanks so much for your compliments. It is not that difficult to cook as long as you have all the ingredients, utensils. I am sure you will enjoy it. This recipe is so easy and it takes no time to prepare. Let me know if you would like to see any recipe in particular and I will do my best to add them.

    Thanks.

  22. Sanju said

    Hey Priya,
    I tried this and it came out perfect even for a “not so good” cook like me.It is very simple and tastes delicious.Thanks for sharing it, Will try with other filling too

  23. Nalini said

    Hi Priya,

    Quick Question…How long did you bake them for and at what temperature?

  24. Nalini said

    Sorry answered my own question… 375 Degress for 15 or so mins. Did not read it carefully the first time, i was too distracted by the yummy pictures.

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