SAMOSAS (MOOSEWOOD)
I know there are several samosa recipes out there, but our family just loves these. They are totally worth the time it takes to make them. From The Moosewood Cookbook. Number of servings is approximate - it's plenty for 4 or 5 people. Note: I find I often have more filling than pastry, but I have also found that the filling freezes fine if you want to save it for another batch - or you can just mix up some more dough and eat it all! I've used leftover piecrust in a pinch and just thrown them in the oven to brown rather than frying and they came out just fine.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Healthy
Time 40m
Yield 15-20 samosas, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Filling:.
- Heat butter in heavy skillet.
- Add garlic, ginger, onion, salt and mustard seeds.
- Saute 6-8 minutes, or till onion is soft and clear.
- Combine all ingredients, except peas, and mix well.
- Fold in peas last, taking care not to smash them.
- Pastry:.
- Sift together flour and salt.
- Add melted butter, yogurt and enough water to make a stiff dough.
- Knead till smooth and elastic.
- Roll out very thin (1/4 inch) on a floured board and cut into 4 inch circles.
- Keep rolling and cutting till you've used all the dough.
- Place a Tablespoon of filling (approximately) in the center of each circle, leaving edges free.
- Brush edges with a little water, fold over and seal by pressing with a fork.
- Heat a 3-inch pool of oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) in a heavy skillet to about 365 degrees.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough (it should bounce a drop of water on contact).
- Fry samosas till golden.
- Drain well and serve. Excellent with chutneys and raitas.
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Malik Jones
malik_jones@yahoo.comOverall, these samosas were a great appetizer. They were easy to make and very tasty.
Ajoy Bhowmik
a-b@yahoo.comThese samosas were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still tasty.
Sparky ENT
sparky_e36@hotmail.frThese samosas were amazing! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Cabdiqaadir Cabdikariim
cabdikariim-c@aol.comI've never made samosas before, but these turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the samosas were delicious.
Edgar Eneral
edgar.e6@hotmail.frThese samosas were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Christine kellawan
k_christine@yahoo.comThe samosas were good, but I found the filling to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some more vegetables next time.
Imad Haddour
i_h@gmail.comThese samosas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Norma Jean Scallion
n_scallion82@gmail.comI made these samosas for my family and they loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the samosas turned out great.
Farhana Khan
farhanakhan@hotmail.comThese samosas were delicious! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the peas.
Kingsbury Sands
s-k@hotmail.comI've made these samosas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the samosas always turn out perfectly.
Toni Smedley
ts@aol.comThese samosas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.