Green Chili Samosa Bites with Mint Chutney – Recipes

Ingredients

1½ lbs red or yellow potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
Juice of 1 lemon
2-3 green chilies, minced
1 tablespoon cumin powder
½ tablespoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
Salt to taste
½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 package square wonton wrappers
1 egg, beaten
Oil for frying

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add warm potatoes, lemon juice, green chilies, cumin, Garam Masala, cayenne pepper, sugar, oil, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add peas to mixture and combine. Add one tablespoon of mixture into the center of wonton wrapper from one corner to the other in a triangle shape, brush edges with egg wash and seal shut by placing another wonton wrapper on top. Make sure all sides are sealed. Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry samosas a few at a time, until golden brown on each side. Take care not to overcrowd the oil. Serve with the Mint Chutney.

Mint Chutney

Makes 1½ cups chutney

Ingredients

2 cups fresh mint leaves
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup water
½ tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, with pulp
2 tablespoons grape seed oil or vegetable oil
½ tablespoon black mustard seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste

Directions

Mix together all ingredients thoroughly and gently. Let stand for about 20 minutes before serving. Serve cool, but not cold over Green Chili Samosa Bites.