Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Samosas

Home-made Vegetable Samosas. They aren't the traditional pyramid shape Samosas but they are still really good. It looks like a lot of ingredients but they are pretty easy to make.



Ingredients:
1 - Package of Wanton Wrappers
2 - Cups Diced Peeled Potatoes
1 - Tsp Fennel Seeds
1 - Tsp Cumin
1 - Tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 - Tsp Ground Turmeric
1/2 - Tsp Coriander
1/2 - Tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1/8 - Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/8 - Tsp Ginger
1/2 - Tsp Salt
1 - Small Onion Chopped
3 - Cloves Garlic, Minced
3 - Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1/2 - Cup Frozen Peas/Carrots
2 - Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 - Egg to use as an Egg Wash
Vegetable Oil for Frying



Directions:
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (10 - 12 minutes)

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry fennel, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, fenugreek seeds, cayenne, and ginger for a minute or two



Chop up the onion and mince the garlic



Add garlic, onion, salt and fry until softened



Add boiled Potatoes



Add frozen peas and carrots



Mix together



Pour in the lemon juice



And stir again



Take the mixture off the heat and let cool. At the same time put a wak on the stove, add some oil and set to medium-high heat. Lightly beat the egg in a bowl and set out the wanton wappers



Brush the egg wash onto the edges of the wanton wrappers



Scoop the mixture up and put in to the center of the wanton wrapper




Then cover with another wanton wrapper, pressing the sides together. Carefully slide the Samosa into the wak and cook for a minute or two on each side
 


Set out some paper towels on a tray


Put the cooked Samosas on the paper towels


Plate and Serve with some Tamarind sauce!




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