Spicy Chickpea Samosas with Raita

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1 tablespoon water

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

24 (14 x 9-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

cooking spray

2 tablespoons butter, melted

3/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt

3/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. To make samosas, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrot; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1/2 cup onions, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add peas, water, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and juice. Cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet on coated phyllo; coat with cooking spray. Fold layered sheets in half lengthwise. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling onto bottom end of rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold bottom corner over mixture, forming a triangle; keep folding back and forth into a triangle to end of phyllo strip. Tuck edges under; place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter. Repeat procedure with remaining 22 phyllo sheets, cooking spray, filling, and butter. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
4. To make raita, combine yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve with samosas.

By RecipeOfHealth.com