Samosas (Moosewood) Recipe

Name: Samosas (Moosewood)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed; 1 cup finely minced onion; 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (I use dry mustard); 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup diced carrot, cooked till just tender; 1/2 cup cooked green peas; cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 2 -3 tablespoons butter; Pastry; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 1/3 cup yogurt; water

Servings: persons

Filling
2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 cup finely minced onion
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (I use dry mustard)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup diced carrot, cooked till just tender
1/2 cup cooked green peas
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 -3 tablespoons butter
Pastry
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup yogurt
water

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Filling:
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Heat butter in heavy skillet.
3
Add garlic, ginger, onion, salt and mustard seeds.
4
Saute 6-8 minutes, or till onion is soft and clear.
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Combine all ingredients, except peas, and mix well.
6
Fold in peas last, taking care not to smash them.
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Pastry:
8
Sift together flour and salt.
9
Add melted butter, yogurt and enough water to make a stiff dough.
10
Knead till smooth and elastic.
11
Roll out very thin (1/4 inch) on a floured board and cut into 4 inch circles.
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Keep rolling and cutting till you've used all the dough.
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Place a Tablespoon of filling (approximately) in the center of each circle, leaving edges free.
14
Brush edges with a little water, fold over and seal by pressing with a fork.
15
Heat a 3-inch pool of oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) in a heavy skillet to about 365 degrees.
16
Make sure the oil is hot enough (it should bounce a drop of water on contact).
17
Fry samosas till golden.
18
Drain well and serve. Excellent with chutneys and raitas.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed, 1 cup finely minced onion, 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Samosas (Moosewood) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Samosas (Moosewood)

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