Name: Chicken samosa pies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 4 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 1cm cubes (see recipe tip); 2 teaspoon plain flour; 2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 cup chicken stock; 500 gram potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, cut into small triangles; raita, mango chutney to serve

Chicken samosa pies

This chicken samosa pie recipe draws inspiration from everyone's favourite Indian snack to create a warming, delicious family dinner. Serve with plenty of cooling raita and flavourful chutney

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

4 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 1cm cubes (see recipe tip)

2 teaspoon plain flour

2 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 cup chicken stock

500 gram potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes

1/2 cup frozen peas

1 tablespoon coriander, chopped

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, cut into small triangles

raita, mango chutney to serve

Method

1.In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium. Sauté onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until onion is tender. Add chicken, then cook for 4-5 minutes until golden. Add flour and spices, then cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

2.Pour in stock, then bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in potato, bringing to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potato is tender and sauce has thickened. Add peas, then cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Stir coriander through.

3.In a frying pan, heat remaining oil on high. In batches, fry pastry pieces for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and puffed. Drain on a paper towel.

4.Divide hot chicken mixture between ramekins. Top with puff pastry pieces, then serve with raita and chutney.