Spicy Pumpkin Puffs
From minitindel 15 years ago
- 50 minutes to make
- Serves 10
This is a great appetizer for the upcoming holidays .......something different ......... courtesy of bon -appetit'
Ingredients
- 1- tablespoon vegetable oil....... shopping list
- 1 -onion, finely chopped....... shopping list
- 3 -fresh or dried curry leaves....... shopping list
- 1- tablespoon brown mustard seeds......... shopping list
- 2- teaspoons mild Madras curry powder..... shopping list
- 1/2 -teaspoon ground turmeric ...... shopping list
- 11 -ounces fresh pumpkin ,,diced.......... shopping list
- 1/2 - cup frozen peas......... shopping list
- 3/4 - cup chicken stock......... shopping list
- 5 - sheets ready- rolled puffed pastry...... shopping list
- 1- egg lightly beaten..... shopping list
How to make it
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 2- 3 minutes over moderate heat.
- add the curry leaves and mustard seeds and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the mustard seeds pop.
- add the curry powder, chili powder, and turmeric to the pan and stir for about 30 secomds, or until combined.
- add the pumpkin to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until the pumpkin is well coated with spices.
- add the peas and stock to the panand simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tenderand most of the liquid has evaporated.
- remove from the heat and allow to cool completely......
- preheat oven to hot...425 degrees f.( 220 c)
- lightly brush two baking dishes lightly with oil.
- cut 4 --10 cm ( 4 inch) circles from each of the pastry sheets and spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the center of each.
- brush the edges with the beaten egg and fold over to enclose the filling.
- seal the edges by rolling and and folding , or pressing with a fork.
- place the puffs on trays and lightly brush with the remaining beaten egg
- bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden.........
- can be made 2 days in advance or frozen up to 2 months
- makes 20 puffs................
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They sound interesting and lovely.
chihuahua
in Sonoma County loved it
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OMG - how delicious! 5+
elgab89
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These really look good Tink. May have to give them a try. Thanks for posting.
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