Samosa Pie

Name: Samosa Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 cup ice water; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp water; 10 cup cooked cubed potatoes; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 cup onions; 2 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves; 1.5 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1.5 tbsp Madras curry powder; 2 tsp turmeric; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup cilantro; 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup frozen peas

Potatoes, coriander and peas baked in the oven and spiced with ginger and cumin for a South Asian pie. It comes to the table with raita.

1 hr 45 min · Serves 8 · Takes some skill

Method

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Time: Prep 45 min · Cook 60 min · 105 min total
Difficulty: hard

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. EGG WASH: Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. CRUST.
2
In a food processor, process the flour, butter, and salt until the dough forms a soft ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. This dough will be moist and softer than most pastry.
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3
FILLING. In a large saute pan, heat the oil and add onions, ginger, and garlic. Saute until onions are golden.
4
Add the potatoes, and saute for a few minutes more. Add the spices and stir until mixed in well with the potato mixture.
5
Add the cilantro, lemon juice, and peas, stirring well. Remove from heat. ASSEMBLY. Leave about a third of the dough for the top crust. Roll out remaining dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
6
Line the springform pan with the dough, letting in hang over the top about 1/2 an inch. Brush with the egg wash.
7
Pour in the filling and press down well. Roll out the reserved dough, place over the pan, trim pastry and crimp edges sealing well. Brush with remaining egg wash.
8
Bake in oven for about 1 hour, until golden and heated through. Best made a day ahead and reheated at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Serve with Raita.