Summary: Click here to view the embedded video. Baked Sweet Potato and Green Pea Samosas a.k.a. Yammy Sammies Serves: ~5 Difficulty: Medium Prep time: ~40 minutes Cook time: ~35 minutes Don’t be afraid of a little extra work! These samosas are great for entertaining or mid-afternoon snacks. Well worth the effort! 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup water (plus ~2 tbs or more) 1 tbs plus 2 tsp (peanut) oil, plus more for brushing 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 large sweet potato, baked until tender, peeled and diced ½ cup frozen peas, thawed 1 garlic clove, minced 1 ½ tsp curry powder 1/8 tsp cayenne or to taste salt In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, water, and the 2 tsp oil until well blended. Knead into a smooth ball, approximately 5-10 minutes. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Heat the 1 tbs oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a floured work surface, roll out the dough. Try to make an approximately 16 square, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 16 four-inch squares. Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each square and fold one corner over the filling to the opposite corner to make a triangular shape. Seal the edges with water. Place the samosas on a lightly oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve hot. Notes: In lieu of making your own dough, try to find either spring roll wrappers at the Asian grocery or phyllo dough at a conventional market. Peanut oil adds a nice touch, but regular oil will work just as well. The filling tastes great on its own. You can give it a try over rice. Regular potatoes substituted for the sweeter varieties make a nice savory change to the recipe.
