Description
A delightful vegan twist on classic samosas, transformed into a flavorful pie filled with spiced potatoes and peas, all enveloped in a flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon oil (coconut or vegetable)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons cashews (chopped)
- ½ of a green chili (like Serrano, finely chopped)
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cubed potatoes (about 3/4-inch pieces)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala or dried mango powder (amchoor)
- 1/3 cup water
- ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- One 9x9 inch sheet of vegan puff pastry
- Optional: Some baby greens for layering
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, sauté the oil, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds until aromatic.
- Add chopped onion, green chili, cashews, and salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, minced ginger, garlic powder, and chaat masala and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add cubed potatoes, ½ teaspoon of salt, and water, then mix well.
- Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid, mash some potatoes with a fork, and mix in peas, cilantro, mint, and lemon juice.
- Thaw the puff pastry on the counter for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry on flour until double the size, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spread the cooled potato filling onto one half of the pastry and top with greens if desired.
- Fold over the pastry, brush water between edges, and seal with a fork.
- Snip a few vents on top and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with chutneys.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for a month. Can prepare filling in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, samosa pie, comfort food, plant-based, Indian cuisine
