Earth Balance Spreads - Made Just Right

Our Earth Balance® Coconut Spread makes pastry that’s light and flaky, perfect for sweet and savory treats. Make these samosas ahead of time and freeze until ready to enjoy. To reheat, simply bake in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Filling:
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 lb)
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 Tbs. fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 Tbs. Earth Balance® Coconut Spread
2 tsp. Madras curry powder
2 tsp. yellow mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut
Salt and pepper to taste

Dough:
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting work surface
1/2 tsp. salt
8 Tbs. Earth Balance® Coconut Spread (very cold)
4 to 6 Tbs. ice water

Dipping Sauce:
Earth Balance® MindfulMayo™
2 tsp. juice and zest from one lemon
1/2 tsp. curry powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

1. Make dough: Combine flours and salt. Cut in Earth Balance® Organic Coconut Spread using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Add just enough ice water to hold the dough together.

3. Place dough on a floured surface and form into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for one hour.

4. While the dough chills, boil the potatoes until soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add peas to the potatoes and stir until thawed. Drain peas and potatoes. Place back in the saucepan and mash using a potato masher.

5. Stir in broth, lemon juice, Earth Balance® Organic Coconut Spread, curry powder, mustard seeds, turmeric, onion powder and coconut. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

6. Mix together the dipping sauce ingredients, place in a serving bowl, cover and chill until needed.

7. Divide dough into 12 pieces. On a floured work surface, roll each piece into a 3 1/2 inch circle.

8. Brush the edges with water and place about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the filling on one side of the dough. Fold the dough over and crimp to seal the edges. Repeat until all the dough is used up.

9. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat to 350°F. Fry the samosas, about 3 at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 1 minute per side.

10. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Enjoy… you’ve now created one of the tastiest appetizers out there!

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