Appetizer Recipes
Samosas
A samosa is a South Asian fried or baked pastry with a savory filling like spiced potatoes, onions, peas, chicken and other meats, or lentils. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region.
Ingredients
Potatoes-Peas Mixture
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 (8 ounce) package peas
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon mango powder or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
Potato-Peas Mixture
- Cut potato into small pieces.
- Heat about 4 tablespoons of oil and fry potatoes.
- Mix in peas and spices and cook until tender and crispy.
Dough
- Mix flour and salt with 3 tablespoons oil and make a dough-like pie crust. Divide dough evenly into 18 to 20 portions. Roll between palms of hands into balls. Roll balls into thin circles about 4 inches in diameter, then cut in half or form cones. Moisten the edges with water. Fill with Potato-Peas Mixture by holding cone in left hand, then sealing the edges carefully to form a triangle.
- Deep fry in oil over medium low heat until golden brown.
- Serve hot with fresh chutney or tomato ketchup.