SAMOSA FILLING - SPICY POTATO

Samosa filling - spicy potato image

Provided by alan8513

Categories Potato

Time 1h50m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs boiling potatoes (4-5 potatoes)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 cup peas, frozen or fresh (not canned)
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh,grated
1 small green chili pepper, seeds removed,chopped fine
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped up
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon coriander seed, roasted,ground
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted,ground
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Boil the potatoes and peel.
Dice into 1/4 inch pieces.
Into a hot cast iron frying pan, put the cumin and coriander seeds.
Toss for about 30 seconds and remove seeds.
Grind into powder.
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until light brown.
Add the peas, ginger, green chili, chili powder, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons of water.
Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add more water if necessary.
Add the diced potatoes, roasted and ground coriander and cumin seeds, lemon juice, garam masala and stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
Allow stuffing to cool before filling the samosas.