Mini Phyllo Cups with Peas and Potatoes
December 13, 2011
My mom made these mini phyllo cups with peas and potatoes on Thanksgiving and they were such a crowd pleaser. So of course I had to try making them for myself and they turned out to be super easy and delicious.
Mini Phyllo Cups with Peas and Potatoes
Ingredients
1/2 cup onion
1 tbsp olive or canola oil
3 small potatoes
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ginger
30 mini phyllo shells
10 oz frozen peas
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
red chili powder or 1/2 green chili (optional)
Directions
1. Boil potatoes and then chop them into very small cubes.
2. Sauté onions and cumin seeds in oil on medium/high heat until cumin seeds start to sizzle.
3. Add frozen peas and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, green chilies or red chili powder, ginger, and turmeric. Stir gently and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add lemon juice and garam masala, mix, and turn off heat
6. Fill phyllo cups with the mixture, bake in the oven for 1-2 minutes, and serve.
Reader Comments (17)
Your Mom is a rock star :) These are so adorable.
So cute!!! and appetizing :)
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Such cute appetizers. I love the fusion feel as well.
What a great way to fancy up peas and potatoes!
mmmm....yumm super simple and super easy..Indian food sexy!
they really look good Naina! Yumyyyyy.......
Mom
Wow, they do look pretty easy to make, huh?! Looks delicious - thanks!
These are so adorable! And they look delicious, too!
Wow those are adorable!!! I'm sure they are yummy too.
I will definitely make these. I have everything I need to make it... except the dough.
Thinking of making the filling anyway- just to try! I'll let you know if I do.
You continue to inspire me to try different foods. I like Indian food but never know how to cook it - this is a great stepping stone.
Wow you changed it all up! Nice blog design :)
This looks like a modern chic version of Samosas! love it
@Overlooking Mississippi-Yes! I wanted to name them Phyllo Samosas or something b/c the filling is essentially the same...but my mom said they are not samosas..samosas are "closed" or wrapped up pastries. Great observation on your part!
For anyone who is considering this recipe- DO IT!! (made it without the phyllo, just as a side dish, and it is incredibly simple and tasty... my husband and kids agree!)
@ Torrie-I am so glad it worked out for you. I updated the recipe and included the oil. Sorry for that oversight. Yes it's great as a side dish ( in which case you can cut the potatoes a bit larger), great in a sandwich with a bit of butter and some chutney, or even with some naan for a great Indian meal. So glad you and your family enjoyed it!!! Naina
These look delish. I had a great phyllo cup at a party this week- a cheese and spicy pepper jam. Both would be perfect pre-dinner apps (and I am planning on the inlaws for christmas, so need to get planning!).
I could eat that whole display ;)