Ingredients
For the pastry
- 250g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg, separated
- 75-125ml water, at room temperature
For the filling
- 2 large potatoes, peeled
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 75g frozen peas
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the pastry, mix the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the oil and egg yolk and mix with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually stir in enough water to form a smooth dough. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least half an hour.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by boiling the potatoes in a saucepan of salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender then drain. When cool enough to handle, cut into 5mm cubes and set aside.
- Boil the carrots in a saucepan of salted water for 5-8 minutes or until tender then drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the cumin seeds for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chilli and ginger then saut for 5-6 minutes. Add the ground cumin, turmeric and garam masala, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cubed potatoes, carrots, peas, coriander and lemon juice, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4 and grease the oven tray.
- To make the samosas, cut the pastry dough into 6 even-sized pieces and roll into balls then, using a rolling pin, roll each into a thin circle, about 15cm across. Cut each in half to form two semi-circles.
- Fold each semi-circle into a cone, sealing the edge with egg white. Fill about half-full with the cooled filling, then brush the top with egg white and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Place the samosas onto the greased tray, brush with vegetable oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Tip: The samosas will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge, or can be stored in the freezer. Defrost thoroughly before eating.
Recommended Recipes
Spiced Carrot, Chickpea & Cheddar Veggie Burgers
Spanakopita Lattice Pie
Roasted Butternut Squash, Courgette & Red Pepper Lattice Pie
All-Time Favourite Cheese & Onion Lattice Pie
Ooni’s Flame Cooked Courgette and Cherry Tomato Pizza
Ooni’s Green Pesto and Goats’ Cheese Pizza
Ooni’s Margherita Pizza
How to make… the perfect Risotto with Sue Ashworth