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Buttery flaky Samosa Puff Pastry pinwheels served with ketchup and mint chutney.
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Samosa Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Samosa Puff Pastry Pinwheels recipe is delightful fusion of flavors. Perfectly flaky layers encase a spiced filling for a snack that's easy to make and impossible to resist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 24 Pinwheels
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Prajakta Sukhatme
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours
  • 1 Tablespoon flour for dusting, if needed

For Samosa Filling

  • 2 Tablespoons cooking oil
  • 4 potatoes boiled & peeled
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf ) Coarsly grind
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 green chilies adjust per spice tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder haldi
  • 1 teaspoon dried mango powder amchur
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder*
  • ½ cup green peas boiled
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves ( coriander) chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the puff pastry package. Typically it is 350°F. Thaw puff pastry according to package direction.

Prepare Samosa Stuffing

  • Boil and peel the potatoes. Chop them roughly. Blend ginger , garlic and green chilis to make smooth paste.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add fennel and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and minced green chili. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in mashed potatoes, peas, garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, pepper, and fresh coriander leaves. Cook the mixture for a few more minutes to let the flavors meld. Turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool down so you can easily handle. Mash the mixture so it is spreadable.

Make pinwheels

  • Roll out the puff pastry sheets and spread the samosa filling evenly over the surface. Carefully roll the pastry into a log and slice it into pinwheels. ( Optional – Wrap each log with a plastic wrap and chill the sheets for 30 minutes to an hour.)

How to bake samosa pinwheels in the oven

  • Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up. Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy !

How to make air fryer samosa pinwheels

  • Place the prepared pinwheels in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Spray some cooking oil on top. Air fry at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until pastry looks golden brown. Halfway through , shake the basket for even cooking.

Notes

Puff pastry relies on the coldness of the butter within the layers to create its characteristic flakiness. Keep the dough and any scraps as cold as possible. Work quickly and return the pastry to the refrigerator if it becomes too warm.
If using frozen puff pastry, follow the recommended thawing instructions on the packaging. Typically, it’s best to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Avoid thawing at room temperature, as this can lead to uneven results

Nutrition

Serving: 2pinwheels | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg