Ingredients

Samosas:

1 lb. frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets)

2 Tbls. canola oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 1/2 – 9-10 oz. pkg frozen petite peas

1/4 tsp. salt

2 Tbls Green/Mint Chutney

1 Tbls Tamarind/Date Chutney

1 egg whisked w/ a pinch of salt, for glaze

Sauce … equal parts:

Green/Mint Chutney

Tamarind/Date Chutney

Plain Yogurt

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.

  2. Combine oil + cumin in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Coot, stirring, until the cumin begins to brown … 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add the peas + salt … cook, covered, until the peas soften … 5-6 min. Remove from heat and stir in the chutneys.

  4. Lay a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the sheet into thirds along the lines of the folds. Roll out one third to a 6x12 rectangle. Cut the rectangle crosswise into 6 equal pieces to make 6 smaller rectangles. Brush all around the edges of each w/ egg glaze. Spoon a generous tablespoon of peas in the center. Fold over filling to make a triangle or rectangle. Press edges gently to seal. Put on a baking sheet and brush w/ the egg glaze. Roll out remaining two sections and fill 12 more turnovers. Repeat w/ second sheet of pastry.

  5. Bake until crisp, 18-20 minutes. Serve hot w/ sauce.