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samosas simplified

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Recipe by
Monika Rosales
@THEDEVOTEDCOOK
Pembroke Pines, FL

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 For samosas simplified

  • 1 pkg
    pre-made empanada discs
  • 1 can
    chick peas, drained
  • 1 md
    potato, peeled
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 c
    peas
  • 1/2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    tumeric, powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • salt and pepper

How To Make samosas simplified

  • 1
    Start by cutting the peeled potato, cut in small pieces and boil in salted water for 3-4 mins, drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a skillet, saute the diced onion in the olive oil a few mins, add in the spices and combine.
  • 3
    add the chick peas and potatoes and stir well, with a fork mash everything, till chunky but not mushy.
  • 4
    add in the peas and gently stir...This is the filling.
  • 5
    cut each disc in half, add a bit of filling and moisten the edges with water and fold and press.
  • 6
    pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 7
    place the samosas on a lightly greased cookie sheet and brush each with egg wash ( slightly beaten egg w/a little water.
  • 8
    bake about 20 mins or till golden brown.. Enjoy...I like to dip in any yummy chutney.
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