VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS

These are little veggie turnovers that hold a ton of flavor!!! Don't be afraid to try them...it may seem difficult but after the first couple you will catch on to the process (My first 3-4 looked like cabbage rolls not a nice turnover triangle).

Items to purchase: puff pastry (2 sheets), 1 bag of frozen hashbrowns (we like the ore-ida homestyle hashbrowns..cubed), 1 bag frozen peas, chopped mint, curry powder, and ground ginger.

Total price: $12-15 (this makes approximately 48 samosas...enough to snack on for a couple days)

Ingredients:
Puff pastry
hashbrowns (TIP: YOU CAN ALSO USE LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES!! 1 CUP)
peas
chopped mint
ground ginger
salt
cayenne pepper
cilantro
curry powder (I found a large container of curry powder at Shop n Save for $4!!)


In a skillet put enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Place on medium heat. Place hashbrowns and peas into the skillet. Add 1/3 cup of water and cover to defrost and soften the veggies. After 2-3 minutes, add the following...1 Tbs each of cilantro, mint, and ginger. Mix well. Add 1/4 tsp of curry powder. Mix well. Allow to cook another minute then add 1/2 tsp of salt and a small amt of cayenne pepper (more if you like spicy and hot). Cook until potatoes are softened. Turn off heat and allow to cool while you prep the puff pastry.

Follow the directions on the puff pastry for defrosting. I like to keep the sheets in the fridge until just before I am ready to use them. Flour the area well or else the dough will be very sticky! Roll out to a 14 inch square. Cut into 24 to 25 squares (per sheet of pastry). Have a bowl of water on the side available.

Filling: Place 1 Tbsp of filling into the middle of each square. Use your finger and rub a small amount of water around the edges of the square so it will stick together. Fold into a triangle and press to seal. Place onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Repeat with the other sheet of dough.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Best served warm!

ALTERNATIVE PREP: Samosa casserole
Roll out the dough but instead of cutting into small squares, cut in half (you will end up with 4 sheets of pastry). Use cooking spray in a baking dish (you select how big or small you want the casserole, adjust the pastry sheets to that size). Start with first sheet of pastry, then small layer of the mix, next sheet of pastry, then more mix...continue until last sheet is on top. Melt 1 Tbsp of butter and brush over the top layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until cooked through!