Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita

Name: Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 2 Tbsps butter, melted; 425 grams chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 118 milliliters finely chopped carrot; 177 milliliters chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 118 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 2 Tbsps thinly sliced green onions; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 177 milliliters plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 237 milliliters frozen green peas, thawed; 24 sheets 24 (14 x 9-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp water

Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita

The recipe Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita could satisfy your Indian craving in about 45 minutes. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 205 calories. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of canolan oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre.

Instructions

To make samosas, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add carrot; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Carrot

Add 1/2 cup onions, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Black Pepper

Tomato Paste

Add peas, water, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute.

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Chickpeas

Water

Peas

Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and juice. Cool.

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Cilantro

Juice

Preheat oven to 40

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Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); coat with cooking spray.

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Dough

Place another phyllo sheet on coated phyllo; coat with cooking spray. Fold layered sheets in half lengthwise. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling onto bottom end of rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold bottom corner over mixture, forming a triangle; keep folding back and forth into a triangle to end of phyllo strip. Tuck edges under; place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

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Brush with melted butter. Repeat procedure with remaining 22 phyllo sheets, cooking spray, filling, and butter.

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Filo Pastry

Butter

Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.

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To make raita, combine yogurt and remaining ingredients.

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Yogurt

Raita

Serve with samosas.

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Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are my top picks for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Birichino Jurassic Park Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 26 dollars per bottle.