~< Samosa Pinwheels >~

Served these for a lunch party and these were an instant hit !

Ingredients :

3 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
2 cups peas, boiled
1 small onion, chopped
3-4 green chilies, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin seed
1 package puff pastry, thawed **
1 egg (for egg wash ) or a few tbsp milk

Directions :
1. Preheat oven at 400 F.
2. Heat oil in a a skillet, temper cumin seeds and chilies. Let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add onions and garlic, saute till onions are pink.
3. Add all the spices and mix well. Cook the mixture for a few minutes, then add potatoes and peas. Mix until well incorporated.
4. Remove the mixture from heat, add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix well.
5. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14X11 inch rectangle. Spread the potato mixture all over evenly, slightly pressing it.
6. Starting at a short side, roll the pastry as firmly as you can. Freeze for 45 minutes or until firm.
7. Cut the roll into 1/2 inch slices. Place the pinwheels onto light greased baking sheets.
8. Using a brush, spread egg wash (one whisked egg) lightly over each pinwheel. Alternatively you can use milk.
9. Place on the middle rack and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden. Serve hot.

**Note :
If pastry sheets are not available near you, you can use the traditional samosa-crust dough for making these pinwheels as well. And you will have to peed fry them instead of baking them.

Pinwheels in the making. Look how beautiful they look. Perfect swirl.