Green Pea Samosas (Hare Mutter Ki Samosa)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
- Salt
- 8 frozen empanada wrappers, thawed
- Prepared cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney, for serving
- Heat the 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet.
- Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add the ginger, jalapeno, coriander and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add the green peas and the water and cook until the peas are tender and most of the water has evaporated, 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and let cool slightly.
- Add the cilantro and pomegranate molasses and pulse until the peas are finely chopped.
- Season with salt.
- Arrange the empanada wrappers on a work surface and brush the edges with water.
- Divide the filling among the wrappers.
- Fold the dough over and pinch from the bottom to the center to form a cone.
- Fold the top of the dough down to meet the edges and pinch well to seal, forming a triangular dumpling.
- In a deep, medium skillet, heat 3/4 inch of oil to 350.
- Fry the samosas over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, 5 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towellined rack.
- Serve with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
canola oil, cumin seeds, fresh ginger, jalapeno, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, green peas, water, cilantro, pomegranate molasses, salt, empanada wrappers, cilantro
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/green-pea-samosas-hare-mutter-ki-samosa (may not work)