Spicy Potato Samosas (Aloo Samosas) - Recipe - FineCooking

"These fried, triangular turnovers, so popular at Indian restaurants, make great finger food for parties. Serve with Cilantro Dip and Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce...."

INGREDIENTS
2 to 3 Tbs. ghee or vegetable shortening
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1-1/4 lb. baking potatoes, boiled until just beginning to fall apart; cooled, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. garam masala
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
5-1/2 oz. (1-1/4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for dusting
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 Tbs. plain yogurt, mixed with 1/4 cup water
2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour dissolved in 3 Tbs. water
Peanut oil or corn oil, for deep-frying
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