Monday, April 27, 2009

Janet's Vegetarian Samosas

You Need:
3 potatoes
1 package frozen peas
1 small package sesame seeds
1 package cranberries
1 package raisins
1 cup lentil beans
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp curry
1 tsp ginger
1 pinch chili powder
philo dough
1 egg, beaten
a large bowl, potato masher, oil, frying pan, spatula

To Do:
1. Boil, peel and mash the potatoes in the large bowl.
2. Boil the lentils and peas. Add them to the bowl.
3. Mix in the sesame seeds, cranberries, and raisins.
4. Add the cumin, curry, ginger and chili powder. Mix well.
5. Fold the philo dough into triangular pockets. Brush on beaten egg to hold the dough in desired shape.
6. Fill the philo pocket with the mixture from the bowl.
7. Seal the dough by brushing with beaten egg and closing.
8. Fry the samosa in oil until light golden brown on both sides.
9. Let cool to enjoy. Serve with hummus or yogurt sauce.

Note:
This recipe wasn't spicy enough for my taste. Add more spice as desired!

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