Indian Samosa
In India, samosas are popular movie theater snack foods. In the USA, they’re one of the most popular Indian appetizers.
Indian Samosas
Recipe type: Appetizer, Side Dish
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Serves: 6
Samosas are crispy pockets filled with peas, potatoes and yummy Indian inspired spices. They are often served with a mint dipping sauce, but I think they’re just as delicious without it. This is an Americanized version of the recipe that uses less ingredients and simplifies the process.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. curry powder
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 tbsp.cumin seeds
- 3 potatoes, boiled, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- ½ tsp.turmeric
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- veggie oil for frying
Instructions
- Saute the chopped potatoes, peas, seasonings with a bit of oil for a few minutes, just to warm the ingredients.
- Make a cone with the wrapper and spoon the potato mixture into the center.
- Once the wrapper is almost filled up.
- Preheat the deep fryer or add 2 cups of oil to large saute pan.
- Close the top seam by pressing with your fingers.
- Repeat.
- Toss in the hot oil and cook until wrapper is crispy and golden in color.