Indian-style samsa with potatoes topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Dough:
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 and 1/4 cups self-rising wheat flour (flour mixed with baking powder)
- 6 tbsp (85 g) butter, cut into small pieces
- 9 tablespoons of water
Filling:
- 700 g peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed green peas, corn, and carrots
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1.5 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 habanero chili pepper, crushed
- 1/2 tsp spice mix "Garam masala»
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation:
- To prepare the doughIn a medium bowl or food processor, combine the salt and flour. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until it forms crumbs. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. You can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- To prepare the fillingBoil the potatoes until soft. Drain the water.
If using fresh carrots, chop them and boil them in a small saucepan with water. Add the corn and peas until they are lightly cooked. Let cool.
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the onion until golden brown. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt and cook for another 2 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, onion and spice mixture, carrots, peas, corn, lemon juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
- To assemble samsaDivide the dough into 9 equal-sized balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 13 cm diameter circle. Cut each circle in half.
Brush the straight side with a little water, fold it in half, and align the two straight sides so they meet to form a cone. Pinch the edges to create a secure seam. Fill each cone with about a heaping tablespoon of filling, leaving the top edge clean. Wet the top inside edge of the cone around the perimeter and pinch to create a secure seam. Place the patty on a tray until ready to fry. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Heat about 8 cm of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan. Fry a few patties at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. When the first side is golden brown, flip the samsa over and fry the other side. Place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve with Tomato chutney sauce.
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