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Samosa Pie Recipe

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This Samosa Pie blends the classic flavors of traditional samosas into a comforting, easy-to-make savory pie. Featuring spiced ground chicken, tender potatoes, and peas enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust, this dish combines aromatic Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric with familiar ingredients, creating an inviting meal perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 tbsp ghee or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 tbsp garam masala or curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt, to taste (start with 1 1/2 tsp)
  • 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (about 2 medium russets), diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Crust

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed; about half of a 17-oz package) or 1 single pie crust

Instructions

  1. Cook the Aromatics: Heat the ghee or butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook slowly until golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Then add the chopped jalapeño and minced garlic, cooking for another minute to release their flavors.
  2. Brown the Meat: Stir in the ground chicken along with the garam masala, turmeric, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is no longer pink, allowing the spices to infuse the chicken thoroughly.
  3. Simmer the Potatoes and Peas: Add the diced potatoes and water to the pot, then cover and cook on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the green peas and minced cilantro, then adjust the salt to taste.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Transfer the filling evenly into a 2-quart (2 L) baking dish. Roll out your puff pastry sheet and place it over the filling, trimming any excess edges. Use a sharp knife to cut a few steam vents in the pastry top to allow steam to escape during baking.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Bake the assembled pie for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry crust is golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving to let the filling set.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground chicken with crumbled paneer or cooked lentils and add more spices to enhance flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the jalapeño quantity or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Using puff pastry gives a flakier crust than a traditional pie crust, but both work well.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
  • Make sure to cut vents in the pastry to avoid soggy crust and uneven baking due to trapped steam.

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