Simple Samosas Recipe

Name: Simple Samosas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 potatoes medium, peeled and cubed; 5/8 cup frozen peas; 5 tablespoons dried currants you can substitute raisins or prunes; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro diced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder optional; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper diced, optional; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 sheets puff pastry thawed and carefully extended; 1 egg beaten; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh mint diced; 1 pinch cumin powder

Servings: persons

3 potatoes medium, peeled and cubed
5/8 cup frozen peas
5 tablespoons dried currants you can substitute raisins or prunes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder optional
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper diced, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sheets puff pastry thawed and carefully extended
1 egg beaten
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint diced
1 pinch cumin powder

1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
In a pot, add the potatoes and peas. Cover with lightly salted water and bring the the boil. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Drain.
4
In a large bowl, add the potatoes and peas. Then add in the currants, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder (optional), chili pepper (optional), and cinnamon. Stir well and salt to taste.
5
Cut the puff pastry into 12 centimeter diameter circles. Wet the edges of the circle with water and fill with a tablespoon of the potato mixture.
6
Fold the circles into half moons and seal the edges by pressing them with the tines of a fork. Baste the tops with beaten egg and place the samosas on the baking sheet.
7
Bake 15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
8
While baking, stir together the yogurt, mint, and cumin powder to make the raita sauce.
9
Serve the samosas with the raita sauce on the side.

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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: 3 potatoes medium, peeled and cubed, 5/8 cup frozen peas, 5 tablespoons dried currants you can substitute raisins or prunes, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro diced, and more.

Yes, Simple Samosas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Simple Samosas

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