Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita

Name: Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp canola oil; 0.5 cup carrot; 0.5 cup green onion; 2 tbsp fresh gingerroot; 1 tbsp garlic clove; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp brown mustard seeds; 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp ground red pepper; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 cup frozen green pea; 1 tbsp water; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 24 sheets frozen phyllo dough; cooking spray; 2 tbsp butter; 0.75 cup Greek yogurt; 0.75 cup cucumber; 2 tbsp green onions; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.125 tsp black pepper

Chickpeas, carrot and red pepper come together in this South Asian raita, fragrant with clove and cumin and baked in the oven. Serve with samosas.

55 min · Serves 12 · Takes some skill

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 20 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: hard

1
To make samosas, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrot; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
3 min
2
Add 1/2 cup onions, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3
Add peas, water, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and juice. Cool.
1 min
4
Preheat oven to 400°. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet on coated phyllo; coat with cooking spray. Fold layered sheets in half lengthwise.
5
Spoon 2 tablespoons filling onto bottom end of rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold bottom corner over mixture, forming a triangle; keep folding back and forth into a triangle to end of phyllo strip. Tuck edges under; place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter.
6
Repeat procedure with remaining 22 phyllo sheets, cooking spray, filling, and butter. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
10 min
7
To make raita, combine yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve with samosas.