Gluten-Free Samosas

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp butter
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 4 oz thawed peas
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• oil for frying
• 3 cups gluten-free plain flour
• 2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1-1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp concentrated tamarind paste
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potato until just tender, about 15...: Boil the potato until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat a large wok over medium to low....: Heat a large wok over medium to low. Add olive oil and butter.

3. 3

   Add cumin, fennel seeds, curry powder, cayenne powder,...: Add cumin, fennel seeds, curry powder, cayenne powder, ground turmeric, masala, and ginger paste. Saute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add garlic, and saute again for a few...: Add garlic, and saute again for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Add onion until translucent and fragrant.

6. 6

   Add thawed peas and shredded carrot. Cook until...: Add thawed peas and shredded carrot. Cook until tender.

7. 7

   Add boiled potatoes to the wok. Add salt,...: Add boiled potatoes to the wok. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water. You may add salt and pepper according to your liking.

8. 8

   Add the coriander and cook for a few...: Add the coriander and cook for a few minutes

9. 9

   When all the filling is cooked, remove it...: When all the filling is cooked, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.

10. 10

    In a large bowl, mix gluten-free plain flour,...: In a large bowl, mix gluten-free plain flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.

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    Add egg and olive oil. Mix them until...: Add egg and olive oil. Mix them until become crumbly.

12. 12

    Add warm water little by little. Then knead...: Add warm water little by little. Then knead until it becomes smooth. Knead lightly to bring it together as a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Divide the dough into 8 parts on a...: Divide the dough into 8 parts on a floured flat surface (floured generously). Roll one part of the dough out to a 6 inches round. Cut in half, diagonally.

14. 14

    Working with one of the two cut pieces,...: Working with one of the two cut pieces, lightly wet the straight edge you just cut.

15. 15

    Fold 1 edge to the other over your...: Fold 1 edge to the other over your finger, so it becomes a cone, and pinch them to seal.

16. 16

    Hold it on your hand and fill it...: Hold it on your hand and fill it with 1 spoonful of samosa filling.

17. 17

    Close them by folding the round side and...: Close them by folding the round side and pinching to seal.

18. 18

    Repeat the process with the rest of the...: Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.

19. 19

    Heat oil in the saucepan. Add garlic and...: Heat oil in the saucepan. Add garlic and saute.

20. 20

    Add tamarind paste, hot water, salt, chili powder,...: Add tamarind paste, hot water, salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and ground cumin

21. 21

    Cook until thickened.

22. 22

    Fry a few at a time - turning...: Fry a few at a time - turning every few minutes - until crispy and golden, about 8-10 minutes.

23. 23

    Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried samosas...: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried samosas to a platter lined with paper towels.

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    Serve hot, with dipping sauce.