Potato peas pillows

I miss samosas and a rainy day is a time to miss India more. Often on rainy days, we would enjoy them from the closest samosa shop! Frying is an effort and this version is a good compromise. But enough to be made again as they are healthy and tasty. Baking is therapeutic and is easy to make for a family when they crave samosas. 

INGREDIENTS 

For the covering~ 

1 cup maida

1/2 cup whole wheat flour 

2 tbsp semolina 

1 tsp baking powder 

2 tbsp curd 

2-3 tbsp oil 

Salt 

Warm water to knead 

For the filling~ 

2-3 boiled potatoes grated big 

1 tsp grated ginger 

2 chopped chilies 

1/2 cup boiled peas 

Salt 

1/2 tsp coriander powder 

Chili powder to taste 

Garam masala - optional 

1/2 tsp Amchur 

Lemon juice 

Coriander leaves 

METHOD 

1. Mix the flours with baking powder and oil. Rub well. 

2. Add yoghurt and warm water and knead well to a firm dough. 

3. Rest for few hours. This helps it to become a bit fermented. 

4. Mix all the ingredients for the filling. Adjust to taste. 

5. Roll out the dough into thin rectangles. If it’s thick they won’t be as crisp. 

6. Put the fillings and roll over. Seal sides. Pillows are ready. Brush with oil and keep. 

7. For rolls, roll into long rectangle. Put filling in the center and wrap both sides. Cut into thick strips. 

8. Put onto a baking tray and bake at 200 deg C till crisp. Relish with imli chutney, green chutney or chili garlic chutney. Send to school as a lunch option too.