Samosa Pinwheels

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I found this recipe on Instagram when I was looking for something for a work potluck. The recipe makes enough for two foot-long rolls (probably 17-20 pieces each). They need to freeze before cooking so sometimes I’ll just leave one roll in the freezer and thaw later, which has worked well.

Ingredients
4 small russet potatoes
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp ginger, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 cup peas
1 jalapeño, diced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 puff pastry sheets

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Prick your potatoes with a fork and microwave for 8-10 min. Peel and mash. I mashed with the back of a heavy water glass.
  2. Sauté: Heat oil in a pan on medium-high. Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute. Toss in onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Sauté for another minute.
  3. Add Spices: Sprinkle in turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, then add peas and mashed potatoes. Mix and cook for a few more minutes. You can add the peas straight from the freezer.
  4. Finish Filling: Mix in lemon juice and let the filling cool (or prep ahead and refrigerate until ready to use)
  5. Prepare Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on parchment paper.
  6. Assemble: Spread a thin, even layer of green chutney over the puff pastry (optional). Next spread the cooled samosa filling evenly, leaving space on one edge for sealing. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  7. Roll & Chill: Roll the pastry tightly into a log and freeze for at least 15 mins in order to slice it easier or just leave in the fridge overnight. If you want to make ahead for later, this is the time to freeze them. Move them into the fridge 6-8 hours before baking, if you go longer than that they’ll be soft and difficult to cut cleanly.
  8. Slice & Bake: Cut into half-inch rolls and lay them on a parchment-lined tray. Brush with egg wash. Bake for about 17 minutes at 425℉ until golden and crispy; I think for me it typically took several minutes longer.
    • Can use foil instead of parchment, but need to spray it so it doesn’t stick, which results in the bottoms getting a little crispier than necessary.