Indian Samosas

If you want to add an exotic touch to dinner, try this scrumptious side dish that will have you savoring every bite.

90 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

109 calories per serving view nutrition facts

25 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	salt
4	tablespoons	butter	melted
1/2	cup	yogurt, plain
1/4	cup	water
3	tablespoons	butter
1	each	onion	finely chopped
1	each	apple	green, tart, cored, finely chopped
1	each	garlic	clove, minced
2	teaspoons	cumin	ground
1	teaspoon	turmeric
1/2	teaspoon	coriander
1 1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
1/4	teaspoon	red pepper flakes	crushed, dried
1	pound	potatoes	peeled, cooked, diced
1/2	cup	green peas	fresh or thawed frozen, cooked
3-4	tablespoons	yogurt, plain
1	x	vegetable oil

Directions

Pastry: Sift flour and salt into bowl. Stir in melted butter, then yogurt, then water. Stir together until blended. Dough will appear dry and lumpy. Roll dough on pastry board and cut into 2-3 inch circles.

Filling: In a large frying pan, melt butter over moderate heat. Add onion, apple and garlic and sauté until just tender. Add the spices, salt, black and red peppers, and sauté, stirring for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and peas. Adjust seasoning. Add yogurt. Chill.

Assembly: Place 1 tablespoon chilled filling on dough circle. Fold over to form a semicircle. Moisten edges with a little water and pinch to seal. Repeat rolling and filling.

Place 2 cups vegetable oil in large frying pan or wok and heat over high heat. Fry pastries 4 or 5 at a time, turning once, until they turn a deep golden brown. Drain on paper tow towels.

Serve hot. Makes 25 to 30 pastries.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 58g

Amount per Serving

Calories 109 30% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 221mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.0g	5%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	2%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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