Somali Food With A Modern Twist | Baked Samosa Recipe | Cooking With Hafza

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: none

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes offer more vitamins and fiber.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: none

Green beans are a lower-calorie alternative.

Prepare dough by mixing flour, salt, and water until smooth.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add chopped onions, and sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in cumin, coriander, chili powder, and black pepper; cook for another minute.

Combine the mashed potatoes, peas, and chopped cilantro in the pan; mix well.

Add lemon juice and season with salt; let the filling cool slightly.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of the circle, fold over, and seal the edges.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Arrange the samosas on a baking sheet and brush with oil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

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