Crab Samosas Recipe

Name: Crab Samosas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 6 -8 curry leaves; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 2 teaspoons green chilies, finely chopped; 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, flaked (thawed if frozen); salt; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 24 sheets phyllo pastry; 1/4 cup water; 4 ounces flour

Servings: persons

vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 -8 curry leaves
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 teaspoons green chilies, finely chopped
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, flaked (thawed if frozen)
salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
24 sheets phyllo pastry
1/4 cup water
4 ounces flour

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves, ground turmeric and ginger paste, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant.
2
Add the crab meat, salt and chopped cilantro, mixing well, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
3
Mix together the water and flour to make a flour paste.
4
Fold a pastry sheet over to make a strip. Place a portion of the crab mixture in one corner of the pastry strip and fold the pastry over into a triangle. Fold the triangle along the strip, sealing the edges with the flour paste.
5
Repeat the process making 24 samosas in all.
6
Heat the oil for deep frying in a deep fat-fryer or wok until very hot. Fry the samosas in batches until golden-brown, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
7
Serve with sweet chili sauce.

115

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, for deep-frying, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 6 -8 curry leaves, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Crab Samosas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Samosas

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