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Gluten-Free Samosas Recipe

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Delicious and crispy gluten-free samosas filled with a flavorful mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and carrots, perfect for a snack or appetizer with a tangy tamarind dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1½ pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp butter
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne powder
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 4 oz thawed peas
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Dough

  • 3 cups gluten-free plain flour
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 to 1½ cups warm water

Dipping Sauce

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp concentrated tamarind paste
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cumin

For Frying

  • Oil for frying (enough to deep fry samosas)

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Boil the potato chunks in water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Heat Spices and Aromatics: Heat a large wok over medium to low heat. Add olive oil and butter. Add cumin, fennel seeds, curry powder, cayenne powder, ground turmeric, garam masala, and ginger paste. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add Garlic and Onion: Add minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes, then add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Cook Vegetables: Add thawed peas and shredded carrot to the wok; cook until tender.
  5. Combine Filling Ingredients: Add the boiled potatoes to the wok along with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Mix in chopped cilantro and cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  6. Prepare Dough Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix gluten-free plain flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Add Wet Ingredients to Dough: Add egg and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  8. Knead Dough: Gradually add warm water, little by little, kneading until the dough becomes smooth and forms a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
  9. Shape Dough: Divide dough into 8 equal parts on a generously floured surface. Roll one piece into a 6-inch round and cut it in half diagonally.
  10. Form Cone: Lightly wet the straight edge you just cut, fold one edge to the other over your finger to form a cone, and pinch to seal.
  11. Fill Samosas: Hold the cone in your hand and fill with one spoonful of the cooled samosa filling.
  12. Seal Samosas: Fold the round edge over the filling and pinch edges tightly to seal the samosa completely.
  13. Repeat: Repeat the folding, filling, and sealing process with the remaining dough and filling.
  14. Prepare Dipping Sauce: Heat 1 tsp oil in a saucepan, add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Add tamarind paste, hot water, salt, cayenne powder, brown sugar, and ground cumin. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  15. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat oil in a deep saucepan suitable for frying until shimmering hot.
  16. Fry Samosas: Fry samosas in batches, turning every few minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
  17. Drain: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried samosas to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  18. Serve: Serve hot with the prepared tamarind dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent samosas from absorbing excess oil.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper in the filling and sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • Resting the dough allows it to become more pliable and easier to work with.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend designed for baking to achieve better dough texture.
  • If preferred, samosas can also be baked for a lower fat option, though frying yields a crispier texture.

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