Samosas (Moosewood) Recipe

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Samosas (Moosewood)
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Directions:

  1. Filling:.
  2. Heat butter in heavy skillet.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, onion, salt and mustard seeds.
  4. Saute 6-8 minutes, or till onion is soft and clear.
  5. Combine all ingredients, except peas, and mix well.
  6. Fold in peas last, taking care not to smash them.
  7. Pastry:.
  8. Sift together flour and salt.
  9. Add melted butter, yogurt and enough water to make a stiff dough.
  10. Knead till smooth and elastic.
  11. Roll out very thin (1/4 inch) on a floured board and cut into 4 inch circles.
  12. Keep rolling and cutting till you've used all the dough.
  13. Place a Tablespoon of filling (approximately) in the center of each circle, leaving edges free.
  14. Brush edges with a little water, fold over and seal by pressing with a fork.
  15. Heat a 3-inch pool of oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) in a heavy skillet to about 365 degrees.
  16. Make sure the oil is hot enough (it should bounce a drop of water on contact).
  17. Fry samosas till golden.
  18. Drain well and serve. Excellent with chutneys and raitas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 784.15 Kcal (3283 kJ)
Calories from fat 313.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.78g 54%
Cholesterol 52.24mg 17%
Sodium 2863.48mg 119%
Potassium 700.57mg 15%
Total Carbs 105.44g 35%
Sugars 12.79g 51%
Dietary Fiber 12.81g 51%
Protein 13.87g 28%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 6.2mg 34%
Calcium 308.8mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.23 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3g 54%
Cholesterol 15.47mg 17%
Sodium 848.03mg 119%
Potassium 207.48mg 15%
Total Carbs 31.23g 35%
Sugars 3.79g 51%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 51%
Protein 4.11g 28%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 42%
Iron 1.8mg 34%
Calcium 91.5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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