Jacket Samosas Recipe

Name: Jacket Samosas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 175 g peas, shelled; 3 teaspoons gingerroot, finely grated; 5 fresh red chilies, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon ground roasted coriander seed; ½ teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

4 medium baking potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
175 g peas, shelled
3 teaspoons gingerroot, finely grated
5 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground roasted coriander seed
½ teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1
Scrub the potatoes, prick with a fork and bake in an oven at 200 degC for around 90 minutes.
2
Let them cool.
3
Cut them in half longways and scoop out the white potato and chop roughly into around 5mm pieces.
4
Keep aside.
5
Heat the oil and fry the chopped onion until golden brown.
6
Add the peas, grated ginger, chilies and water and simmer slowly until the peas are cooked.
7
Add the chopped potatoes, salt, ground coriander seeds, ground roasted cumin seeds, garam masala, chili powder and lemon juice.
8
Stir well and cook for 5 minutes stirring to prevent the mixture burning.
9
Mix in the fresh coriander and leave to cool.
10
Fill the potato skins with the samosa mixture (You may wish to deep fry the potato skins prior to filling).
11
Grill the potatoes until the filling starts to brown.
12
Garnish with a spoon of plain yoghurt and a sprig of fresh coriander.

211

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium baking potatoes, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 175 g peas, shelled, and more.

Yes, Jacket Samosas falls under the General 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.

Jacket Samosas

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