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The first time I ever had Indian food, it was samosas: little triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes that you dip into a tart yet sweet tamarind sauce. This recipe uses vegan spring roll wrappers so you don’t have to take the time to make a homemade crust. —KH
MAKES 30 SAMOSAS
FILLING
1 tbsp (15 ml) oil (or water sauté)
½ tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp (8 g) garam masala
¼ tsp ground cardamom
⅛ tsp chili powder
2 cups (450 g) cooked peeled potatoes
¾ cup (115 g) green peas
Salt, to taste
TAMARIND SAUCE
½ cup (120 ml) water
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
1 tbsp (16 g) tamarind concentrate
1 (12-oz [340-g]) package vegan spring roll wrappers
FOR THE FILLING
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once warm, add the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Cook until the seeds start to pop and their aromas are released. Then add the garam masala, cardamom and chili powder, and sauté for a minute.
Add the potatoes and peas. The mixture will look like mashed potatoes as you fold it all together. Cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. Set aside and let cool.
FOR THE TAMARIND SAUCE
While you’re waiting for the potato mixture to cool, make the tamarind sauce. Add the water, brown sugar and tamarind concentrate to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium. Cook until the mixture reduces and thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut the spring roll wrappers in half lengthwise. Take one strip and place a rounded tablespoon (about 15 g) of the filling in the bottom left corner. Dip your finger in the water and wet the edges of the spring roll wrapper.
Fold the wrapper by taking the filled corner and bringing it to the top to form a rectangle. Keep wrapping until you are left with a triangle. Repeat until all the samosas are formed.
Place a single layer of samosas into your air fryer basket. Cook them on 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Flip and cook them 4 to 5 minutes more or until crunchy.
Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
Note: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can cook these on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (177°C). Cook for about 15 minutes, and then turn and cook for 5 minutes.