Vegetarian Samosa Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 chili pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup canned green peas, drained
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Greek yogurt, for serving
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add onion, carrot, and garlic paste.

Step 3: Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4: Add spices and chili pepper, and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5: Add tomato sauce and give it a good stir to combine.

Step 6: Add water and cover with the lid.  Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with spice mix and green peas.  Stir to combine.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8: Roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch thick rectangle.

Step 9: Place the puff pastry in an 8-inch buttered pie pan.  Trim the edges with a kitchen knife.  Press around the edges so it fits nicely.

Step 10: Fill it with the prepared filling.  Place the second piece of the rolled puff pastry on the top.  Trim the edges and pinch to seal.

Step 11: Make a “Y” incision in the top pastry to release the steam during cooking.

Step 12: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 13: Brush the pie with an egg.  Bake the pie for 40 minutes.

Step 14: Serve warm with some Greek yogurt & halved cherry tomatoes.

Enjoy this hearty samosa pie from The Daring Kitchen!