Egg Puffs (Mutta Puffs)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil (For sautéing)
• cumin seeds (A pinch)
• 1 clove garlic (Finely chopped)
• 2 green chilies (Finely chopped; use less for a milder filling)
• 1 onion (Sliced)
• 0.25 cup peas and carrots (Optional; the source presents peas and carrots as a combined ingredient)
• salt (To taste)
• 1 tsp red chili powder (Use less for a milder filling)
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• turmeric (A pinch)
• cilantro (Chopped; quantity not specified)
• 1 sheet puff pastry sheet (Cut into 4 squares; sheet size and weight not specified)
• 2 boiled eggs (Each egg is halved; one half goes into each pastry)
• egg wash (Quantity not specified)
• sesame seeds (Optional topping; quantity not specified)
• nigella seeds (Optional topping; quantity not specified)
• butter (Brush generously over the pastries; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the cumin seeds, chopped garlic, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the sliced onion and mix well.

4. 4

   Add the optional peas and carrots.

5. 5

   Season with salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, and turmeric. Use less chili powder and fewer green chilies if you prefer a milder filling.

6. 6

   Cook the onion mixture over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.

7. 7

   Finish the filling with chopped cilantro.

8. 8

   Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 squares.

9. 9

   Place some of the onion mixture on each pastry square, then add half of a boiled egg to each. Repeat for all 4 squares.

10. 10

    Brush the pastries with egg wash.

11. 11

    Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds on top.

12. 12

    Brush the pastries generously with butter.

13. 13

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

14. 14

    Bake for 20 minutes, watching for a nice golden color. Leave them in for 1–2 additional minutes if needed.

Notes

The source does not specify the puff pastry sheet size or weight, the amount of egg wash, butter, cilantro, or seed toppings. It also does not state how the boiled eggs are prepared or provide a separate egg-wash quantity.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• baked
• South Indian
• vegetarian
• egg-based
• pastry
• tea-time