Vegetable puff also known as curry puff or khari puff is a bakery-style tea time snack with crisp-n-flaky puff pastry and savory mix vegetable stuffing. Preparation is easy with store-bought puff pastry sheets. It involves just three steps; preparing stuffing, assembling and baking.
It can be made with any vegetables of your choice but the classic combination is potatoes, carrots and green peas. It can be easily customized and is a great appetizer or snack for parties and potlucks.
Filling
A vegetable puff is a type of pastry filled with vegetables. It’s a popular railway-station snack and also can be found at bakeries. It’s often a mixture of sweet, spicy, and savory vegetables and is a great snack for children or adults. The filling is also a good source of nutrients and fiber. In addition, it can help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Some recipes also include nigella seeds, which add flavor and aroma to the dish.
The recipe is fairly simple and uses store-bought puff pastry sheets, which make it quick to prepare. You can also use homemade pastry sheets, but it will take longer to make the veg puff.
Once you’ve finished preparing the puffs, brush them with milk and egg wash (if you eat eggs) for a golden sheen on top. Then bake them in a preheated oven until they’re puffed and golden brown. When they’re done, serve them with ketchup or chutney.
Preparation
Vegetable puff is an easy, fun and quick dish to prepare at home using store bought puff pastry sheets. Crispy on the outside and filled with a healthy combination of vegetables and paneer, this savory puff recipe makes for a great appetizer or tea-time snack.
The secret to making a delicious vegetable puff is using a high-quality puff pastry sheet. These layered pastry sheets are made from thin layers of butter and dough, and can be purchased at any supermarket. They are also easy to work with, and can be cut into any shape you desire.
To make the filling, heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute until golden brown in color. Add ginger garlic paste and mix well. Add all type of vegetables and mix well. Add little water and cover. Cook on low for 10 to 15 mins. Once the veggies are cooked, add chilli powder and garam masala powder. Let it cool down and then stuff in puff pastry sheets. Seal properly and arrange them in a baking tray. Brush beaten egg on top for the shiny finish.
Baking
Veg puffs are popular railway-station eats that have a crisp and flaky outer layer filled with cooked vegetables and spices. While they can be quite delicious, their high calorie count makes them not so healthy. To keep the calorie count low, avoid potatoes and replace them with sweet corn or carrots or even better, add some diced celery.
If you have the time, make your own rough puff pastry sheets and use them to prepare these scrumptious bakery-style veg puffs. If not, you can easily make them using store-bought puff pastry sheets.
To bake the puffs, line them on a baking tray in a single layer without over crowding them and brush them with a light coat of oil (optional). Place the tray in preheated oven and bake until they are puffed and golden brown. Serve with some ketchup and enjoy! These veg puffs can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days and they freeze well too.
Serving
A Veg puff (curry puff) contains vegetables like carrots, potatoes and green peas stuffed in a puff pastry. It is a very popular snack throughout India. The puff pastry is usually deep fried or baked. One Veg puff contains 140 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 124 calories and proteins account for 20 calories. There is also 7 g fat in this snack and it contains 0 g cholesterol and 1.2 mg vitamin C per 28 g serving.
You can make these veg puffs at home with puff pastry sheets you make yourself or buy from the market. If using store-bought puff pastry, follow the instructions for thawing it and baking in the oven. Brush the stuffed puffs with milk before baking them to get a golden color on the top.بف خضار