Veggie Samosas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation Time:

• 45 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. To make the dough, combine the flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Knead until a soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
3. Stir in the cilantro and remove the filling from the heat. Let it cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle. Crimp the edges to seal.
7. Grease a baking sheet and place the samosas on it. Brush the samosas with vegetable oil.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and flaky pastry
• Flavorful and aromatic filling
• Perfect for a party or appetizer
• Can be served with a dipping sauce of choice

User Comments:

• "These samosas were absolutely delicious! The pastry was so crispy and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and aromatic."
• "I loved the combination of spices in the filling. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor."
• "These samosas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this will make it tough.
• If you don't have time to make the dough, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead.
• You can adjust the spice level of the filling to your taste.
• Serve the samosas hot or warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.