Spicy Vegetable Samosas

Name: Spicy Vegetable Samosas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36 samosa
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 carrot; vegetable oil; 12 oz yukon gold potatoes; 2 tsp finely chopped ginger; 2 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 20 egg roll wraps

Carrot, potatoes and peas baked in the oven and spiced with ginger and curry powder for a South Asian starter.

45 min · Serves 36 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion, carrot, potatoes and ginger in oil until soft, 5 minutes or so.
5 min
2
Add curry powder, salt, cumin, cayenne and pepper to mixture. Add water; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. If water is not absorbed, uncover and cook until just about evaporated.
12 min
3
Add peas and cook a few minutes, then stir in coriander and remove from heat. If using larger egg roll wrappers, cut in half diagonally to make 2. Place a tablespoon of filling in center of each wrapper (depending on size), then moisten edges of wrapper with water; fold in half to form triangle and press edges together to seal.
4
Arrange on baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
15 min
5
Serve with coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, and/or hot onion relish.