Description
These Curried Potato Pasties with Quick Coriander Chutney are a delightful vegetarian snack or appetizer with a blend of savory flavors encased in flaky puff pastry. The aromatic curry-spiced potato filling pairs perfectly with the fresh and zesty coriander chutney, making each bite a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
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For the pasties:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
For the quick coriander chutney:
- 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, ginger. Add spices, potatoes, carrot, peas, broth. Simmer until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and coriander. Cool.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares. Place filling, fold, seal, and brush with egg wash. Bake until golden brown.
- Make the Chutney: Blend coriander, chili, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm pasties with coriander chutney for dipping.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- The pasties are freezer-friendly; reheat in the oven until crisp.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pasty with chutney
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg