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Cashewnut mini samosa

Tiny samosas with a rich cashew and onion filling. Makes 50

Little cocktail samosas filled with chopped cashews, sautéed onion, coriander, chilli and a touch of lemon. The filling is rich and nutty with a gentle heat. Fry them slowly so the pastry turns golden and crisp all the way through, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Total time
85 min
Difficulty
hard
Serves
10
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Ingredients

Serves10

For the samosa pastry

  • 3 ½ oz plain flour¾ cup; ½ recipe samosa chapaties
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup ice-cold waterabout
  • 1 tbsp oilfor layering
  • 2 tbsp plain flourfor dusting

For the filling

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 medium onionsfinely chopped
  • 10 ½ oz cashew nuts2 cups, in small pieces
  • ⅔ oz fresh coriander1 cup, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp chilli paste
  • 1 tsp saltor to taste
  • 1 tsp sugaror to taste
  • 2 tbsp plain flourmixed with 2 tbsp water, to seal
  • oilfor deep frying
  • lemon wedges (optional)to serve

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Method

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  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and let it sizzle, then add 2 medium onions and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until tender.

    6 min
  2. Step 2: Add 10 ½ oz cashew nuts, ⅔ oz fresh coriander, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp chilli paste, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar, mix well and leave to cool.

  3. Step 3: Mix 3 ½ oz plain flour, ½ tbsp lemon juice and ¾ tsp salt, then bind into a firm dough with ¼ cup ice-cold water, adding it a little at a time. Divide into 12 equal portions (an even number: they are rolled in pairs).

  4. Step 4: Roll two portions into small rounds. Brush the top of each with a little 1 tbsp oil, dust with 2 tbsp plain flour, and place one on the other, oiled sides facing.

  5. Step 5: Gently roll the pair out into a thin round about 15 cm across. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

  6. Step 6: Roast each double round on a griddle over a very low heat for about 30 seconds a side, just until it firms up without browning. Peel the two layers apart while warm and keep them wrapped in a cloth so they stay soft.

    6 min
  7. Step 7: Cut each round into 4 segments.

  8. Step 8: Take one piece of pastry and fold it into a cone, overlapping the edges and sealing them with a dab of 2 tbsp plain flour.

  9. Step 9: Fill the cone tightly with filling, then brush the open edge with paste and fold it over to seal it completely, so no oil gets in while frying.

  10. Step 10: Heat oil over a low to medium heat (325°F) and deep fry the samosas in batches for 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.

    20 min
  11. Step 11: Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
330 kcal
Protein
8 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
24 g
Fibre
2 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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Recipe by

KrazyBadal

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Good to know

How long does cashewnut mini samosa take?
About 85 minutes in total: 50 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.
How many people does it serve?
10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegetarian?
Yes. It has no meat or fish.
What can I use instead of plain flour?
Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
What can I use instead of lemon juice?
Lime juice, same amount.

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