Veg Puff Indian Bakery Style Recipe Carve Your Craving

Readymade puff pastry sheets are such a time saver. You can literally throw a make-your-own pizza party using it! If you have sweet tooth then these eggless chocolate pudding puff pastry bites will totally rock your party!

Make bakery-style vegetable puffs at home

Raise your hands if a veg puff makes you nostalgic! It takes me back to my college days when I relished these puffs with masala chai and a lot of chatting with my friends. I would say that this recipe is better and more flavorful than the ones you get in an Indian bakery. It is the best because you can control the ingredients going into the filling, adjust the seasoning and the spice to your taste. You can even make these puffs in your preferred size and shape.

Easier than you think

This recipe is super easy to put up for an after-school snack, evening munching, or even when you are planning to have guests at home. The tedious part of making pastry dough is outsourced to store-bought ones. You just have to make the filling which comes together in a few minutes. All you have to do is stuff the filling in the sheets and bake!

About the veggie filling

You do not need fancy ingredients to make this vegetarian filling. Everything is basic but when it comes together it is beyond delicious.This Indian savory puff is filled with boiled mashed potatoes, finely chopped onions, peppers, green chilies, ginger, garlic, green peas, and basic Indian spices.The addition of fresh mint adds a lot of freshness to the puff. It is totally optional, skip it if unavailable. Use a fistful of cilantro instead.

Secret to make flaky golden buttery veggie puff.

The pastry sheet needs to be cold at all times until it hits the oven. When the cold butter pressed in this dough is baked, it puffs up making several flaky crunchy layers.If the pastry sheet softens or sticks during the process of filling, stick it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes and then proceed to bake.Do not skip the milk. Brush each puff lightly with milk just before baking. This is my secret to getting a nice golden top without using eggs.Bake at a high but appropriate temperature. I prefer baking these puffs at 425 deg F for beautifully well risen flaky puffs and a nice even golden-brown color on the top.

Make your own puff pastry sheets at home.

I prefer buying ready-made puff pastry sheets from the store as they are time-consuming to make at home. I had once made them and oh boy they are a true labor of love! You need a lot of time and patience to make them yourself. It isn’t a lot of work but the process is time sensitive as you will need to be around for 6-8 hours to make it. If you are very ambitious to make the puff pastry dough at home then you can follow this step-by-step detailed recipe here.

Vegetarian puff pastry filling.

In a pan, add oil and switch on the flame to medium. Once hot add in green chilies, all the veggies, ginger, garlic paste and saute for a minute.Now add in the masalas, water. and saute for 5 seconds. Cover and cook for additional 30 seconds.Put in the mashed potatoes, salt, mint, kasoori methi and amchoor.Mix well until everything is coated with the masala. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Let it cool completely before proceeding.

Filling & Baking Savory Veg Puffs

How to serve Veg Puff Pastry

The best way to enjoy masala puff is to serve it warm with a side of green chutney made with cilantro and mint. For some sweetness, ketchup works great. Add some masala tea and hot coffee on the side for a perfect evening.

A party pleaser appetizer

This savory puff pastry recipe makes a great appetizer for serving at a party. You can easily double or triple this recipe to your preference. So, consider including it in your menu. It is easy enough to make for a snack, potluck, or picnic. KEEP IN TOUCH – Are we friends yet? Let’s connect on Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter. Never miss a recipe. Please subscribe to my blog. It is free! Check out easy recipe videos on my YouTube channel now! Pin this photo for future reference.