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Samosa(recipes)

Samosa (recipes)






Serves 4-6



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

less than 10 mins

















Ingredients



1 onion, peeled and finely chopped250g/9oz mincemeat55g/2oz peas 2 tbsp soy sauce12 sheets filo pastry85g/3oz unsalted butter, melted1 litre/35fl oz vegetable oil, for deep-frying



Method



1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.2. Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 180C/350F, or until a cube of bread browns in 15 seconds when added to the oil.3. In a bowl, mix together the onion, mincemeat, peas and soy sauce.4. Lay the filo pastry out on a flat surface and brush with the melted butter.5. Place a spoonful of the mixture at one end and fold into triangle shapes, making sure the edges are sealed.6. Deepfry in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden.7. Remove using a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and serve.







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A deep-fried Indian pastry stuffed with spiced vegetables or meat, usually triangular in shape. Samosas can also be baked. Savoury samosas are more common, but sweet fillings can also be used.SamosaApple filo samosas and apple tart