Vegetable Samosas

INGREDIENTS DOUGH OR JUST USE PHYLLO DOUGH):

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
• 1 1/4 cups warm water

INGREDIENTS FILLING:

• 1/2 – 3/4 pound potatoes, cubed and boiled
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper sauce or chili sauce
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2-3 tablespoons parsley or cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

INSTRUCTIONS FILLING:

1. In a medium-large skillet, add oil, onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add curry, pepper sauce, and smoked paprika. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes.
3. Add boiled potato cubes and peas. Slightly smash the potatoes and peas and thoroughly mix until fully combined. Add a little bit of water to prevent any burns. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
4. Finally, throw in cilantro, adjust the seasoning to taste, and remove from the heat. Let it cool. You may prepare this filling a day in advance.

INSTRUCTIONS DOUGH:

1. In a large bowl, add flour and make a well. Add sugar, salt, water, and ghee or oil.
2. Knead to form a soft and sticky dough.
3. Place the dough on a heavily floured board and knead for about 5-7 minutes. Continue to flour the dough as needed to facilitate kneading. Be careful not to overdo it. The dough should be soft, elastic, and smooth.
4. On a lightly floured surface, form the dough into 16 balls.
5. Roll the dough using a lightly floured rolling pin and cut it in half. Spoon a generous 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center of a half-circle. Lightly moisten the dough edges with water or flour paste using your finger. Fold the end over the filling to form a triangle and then continue to fold up the strip in triangles, like you would a flag. Continue with the remaining dough and set samosas on a tray.

INSTRUCTIONS FRYING:

1. In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil (at least 3 inches deep) and place it on medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Gently place a few samosas at a time into the saucepan.
3. Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is light brown.
4. Turn over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is light brown.
5. Use a large spoon or similar tool to take the samosas out of the oil. Repeat the process until finished. Best served warm.