Samosa Cakes
In my quest for an accompaniment to my crockpot lentil dahl I came across this great alternative to traditional samosas. They contain all the yummy filling without the effort of the pastry and deep frying. And of course they are healthier for you since they are not deep fried.
Makes appox.15 patties.

Place potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Then let simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. I left the skins on my potatoes in order to keep those nutrients, and they turned out just fine.

Place 2 tbsp of canola oil in large frying pan with mustard seeds on medium heat. Cover with a lid until the mustard seeds have popped--about a minute.

Add garlic, ginger, cumin and green chilies. Cook for a few more minutes. If it is dry add a little lime juice.

Mix together. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled. If you are running short on time you can put them in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Be sure they are well cooled though or they will fall apart.

Once the batter is completely cooled, form into patties and fry in a little canola oil. I made a ball a little larger than a golf ball and then flatted it like a burger. Then as I was cooking them I pressed them down a little flatter.

Serve with your favorite indian sauces--samosa chutney, mango chutney, mint chutney, tamarind date sweet and sour sauce, which can be purchased at your favorite Indian grocery store.
- Posted in: Appetizers ♦ Indian
- Tagged: cakes, carrots, green chilies, patties, peas, potatoes, Samosa, vegetarian