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Samosa Pie Recipe

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This Samosa Pie offers a delicious twist on traditional samosas by combining a spiced ground chicken and potato filling with green peas and fresh cilantro, all encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect as a comforting main dish, it brings the vibrant flavors of Indian-inspired spices to an easy-to-make baked pie.

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 lbs potato (about 2 medium russets), diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Crust

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed (1/2 a 17-oz package) or single pie crust

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the onion: Heat ghee or butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  2. Add jalapeño and garlic: Stir in the chopped jalapeño pepper and minced garlic; cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the ground chicken: Add the ground chicken, garam masala, turmeric, and 1 1/2 tsp salt to the pot. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the chicken is no longer pink, ensuring it is evenly seasoned with the spices.
  4. Simmer potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes and 1 cup water. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, approximately 25 minutes.
  5. Finish the filling: Add the green peas and minced cilantro to the pot, then taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt if necessary. Mix well.
  6. Assemble the pie: Transfer the filling mixture into a 2-quart (2 L) baking dish, spreading it evenly. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and place it over the filling, trimming any excess dough. Cut a few small vents in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
  7. Bake the pie: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the assembled pie in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry crust is golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ghee can be substituted with butter if preferred, but ghee adds a richer, more authentic flavor.
  • If you don't have garam masala, curry powder is a suitable alternative.
  • Feel free to adjust the level of heat by reducing or omitting the jalapeño pepper.
  • You can make this pie ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with crumbled firm tofu or cooked lentils and ensure the pastry is vegetarian-friendly.

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