Description
Crispy samosas are loaded with potatoes and spices and served with a sweet and savory mango chutney.
Ingredients
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Samosas:
- 3 medium Russet potatoes (peeled (about 4 cups when diced))
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil (plus additional for frying)
- 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- pinch of sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1 package Ready-To-Fill Samosa Pastries (available at Indian markets)
- 2 Tbsp. flour and cold water to make a paste to seal the edges of the samosas
Mango Chutney:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 cups mangoes (3 to 4 mangoes , peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup vidalia onion (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup red pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger (finely minced)
- 1/2 tsp. whole mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Peanut Cilantro Chutney:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped)
- 3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 small jalapeno finely chopped
- 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
Samosas:
- Place potatoes in large pot covered with water.Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool. When cooled, finely dice.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. canola oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add cumin seeds and cook until they start to make a popping sound. Add red onion and cook to soften. Add the potatoes, coriander, turmeric, salt and cayenne and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and add peas, ginger, sugar, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Mix well with a fork to incorporate all ingredients. Set aside to cool.
- Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour and some water to make a thin paste.
- Keep pastry sheets covered with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Fill and fold the samosa pastry sheets with a teaspoon or so of the potato mixture, sealing the last fold with the flour paste to seal.
- Fill a heavy, deep skillet with about 2 inches of canola oil and heat over medium low heat. Fry samosas in batches (being careful not to crowd the skillet) for 2 minutes each side or until lightly browned. If they are browning too quickly, reduce heat.
- Remove from skillet with slotted spoon to prepared sheet.
- Serve with chutneys.
Mango Chutney:
- Combine sugar and vinegar in a large 5 quart pot. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, stirring often.
- Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered until the mixture thicken, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let cool. Store in glass jars.
Peanut Cilantro Chutney:
- Puree all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes