Baked Indian Samosas

Baked Indian Samosas

Ready in 45 minutes, for 8 servings

Dairy free

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

INGREDIENTS:

- potato

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

2) In a small saucepan, add the potato and enough cold water to cover.

INGREDIENTS:

- salt

3) Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- whole coriander seeds

- chicken breast

- red pepper flakes

- peppercorns

- bay leaves

- water

- salt

4) Bring 4 cups water to a simmer and add a generous pinch of salt, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, peppercorns, chili flakes, and chicken breast. Simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- chicken

- potato

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

5) Mash the potato and finely shred the chicken and put into a large bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

- whole coriander seeds

- salt and pepper

- lime juice

- chipotle chiles

- cilantro

- cumin

- mango

- sauce

- peas

6) Combine with peas, mango, lime juice, chipotle sauce, remaining coriander seeds, cumin, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to taste.

INGREDIENTS:

- seasoning

7) Mixing with a spoon or your hands, until well incorporated. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.

INGREDIENTS:

- puff pastry sheets

- dough

- roll

EQUIPMENT:

- knife

- bowl

8) Roll the puff pastry out slightly, flattening the seams. Using a paring knife to trace a 7-inch ring mold or bowl, cut the dough into 8 (7-inch wide) rounds.

9) Cut each into 2 semicircles.

INGREDIENTS:

- dough

- water

- dip

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

10) Put a tablespoon or so of the filling in the center of a semicircle. Have a small bowl of water handy. Dip your finger in the water and run it along the edges of the semicircle. Arrange the samosas so the flat side is facing away from you. Grab the left corner and fold it over the dough in a triangular motion, so that this corner lands on the bottom right side of the filling. Do the same with the other corner.

INGREDIENTS:

- dough

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- baking sheet

11) Squeeze bottom shut, and fold over, sealing with water and then press with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Arrange the 8 samosas on a lightly greased baking sheet.

INGREDIENTS:

- water

- egg

EQUIPMENT:

- whisk

- bowl

12) In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 teaspoon water with a fork until thoroughly combined.

INGREDIENTS:

- egg

13) Brush the tops with the egg wash.

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

14) Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F, then turn heat down to 375 degrees F and bake for 10 more minutes. You can flip them over just before you turn the heat down, if you like.

INGREDIENTS:

- chutney

15) Serve with chutney