Butternut Squash Samosa Pinwheels

Day 1 of fusion recipes perfect for both Halloween and Diwali parties! 🎃 🪔 ✨ Today’s recipe is Butternut Squash Samosa Pinwheels! It’s got a familiar spicy flavor with a slight sweetness from the butternut squash, all wrapped up in flaky and buttery puff pastry. It’s perfect for making ahead of time and simply reheating in the oven before serving. Trust me, these will be a hit with everyone!

This recipe makes 2 rolls of puff pastry, or about 30-34 pinwheels. Here’s how to make it:

1. Cut 1 butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop and discard the seeds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle some salt and black pepper. Flip them cut side down on a parchment paper lined baking dish. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 60 minutes

2. Once the butternut squash is cool to touch, scoop the flesh and set aside. Discard the peel

3. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1/2 inch knob finely chopped ginger, 1/2 finely chopped jalapeño, and 3-4 minced garlic cloves. Cook until fragrant

4. Add the butternut squash along with 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix everything well

5. Add 1/4 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup water, and salt to taste. Mix once more and cook until peas are soft. If the mixture is too thick, add more water. If it is too thin, let it cook until the water reduces. The mixture should be a good spreadable consistency

6. Unroll 1 puff pastry dough at a time and lay it flat. Spread a thin even layer of the butternut squash filling, leaving about 1 inch of space on the top and bottom ends. Starting from the bottom end, tightly roll the puff pastry dough towards the top

7. Place the roll in the freezer for 10-15 mins. After taking it out, cut the roll into pinwheels. Place the pinwheels on a parchment lined baking dish. Push the puff pastry end inwards and pinch the dough to shape it into rounds while sealing the end on the inside. Bake according to puff pastry package instructions (mine was 425 degrees for 20-23 minutes

8. Enjoy with cilantro chutney!

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