samosas simplified

Name: Samosas Simplified
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) pre-made empanada discs; 1 can(s) chick peas, drained; 1 medium potato, peeled; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup(s) peas; 1/2 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) tumeric, powder; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; - salt and pepper

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Monika Rosales

Pembroke Pines, FL

Updated on Apr 12, 2018

This is my take on making Samosas, since these are not the traditional ones ( of course) however this easy method is just as delicious, and they are healthy since they are baked..Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.

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Ingredients

1 package pre-made empanada discs
1 can chick peas, drained
1 medium potato, peeled
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1/4 cup peas
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon tumeric, powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper

How To Make samosas simplified

Step 1

Start by cutting the peeled potato, cut in small pieces and boil in salted water for 3-4 mins, drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a skillet, saute the diced onion in the olive oil a few mins, add in the spices and combine.
Step 3

add the chick peas and potatoes and stir well, with a fork mash everything, till chunky but not mushy.
Step 4

add in the peas and gently stir...This is the filling.
Step 5

cut each disc in half, add a bit of filling and moisten the edges with water and fold and press.
Step 6

pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 7

place the samosas on a lightly greased cookie sheet and brush each with egg wash ( slightly beaten egg w/a little water.
Step 8

bake about 20 mins or till golden brown.. Enjoy...I like to dip in any yummy chutney.
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