CHICKEN SAMOSAS WITH CILANTRO-YOGURT DIP

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Categories     Chicken     Appetizer     Bake     Pastry

Yield 24 samosas

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cilantro-Yogurt Dip
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 serrano chile, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Samosas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
1 pound minced skinless boneless chicken breasts
12 sping roll wrappers
1 large egg white

Steps:

  • For Cilantro-Yogurt Dip: Place cilantro, 1/4 cup yogurt, lemon juice, and chile in clender, process until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Add remaining yogurt, sugar, and cumin, stir to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill). For Samosas 1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and next 5 ingredients, saute 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir until tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes. Add tamarind concentrate; stir to blend. Add chicken and saute until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and peper. Cool to room temperature (Filling can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) 2. Place 1 spring roll wrapper on work surface. Cut in half diagonally. Place 2 tablespons filling in center of each triangle. Brush edges with egg white. Fold edges together, forming triangle. Press edges to seal tightly. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and spring roll wrappers. Check that all edges are sealed tightly. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill. Recipe incomplete

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