Spicy Chickpea Samosas With Raita

Spicy Chickpea Samosas With Raita


1. To make samosas, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrot; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Add 1/2 cup onions, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Add peas, water, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and juice. Cool.

5. Preheat oven to 400°.

6. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet on coated phyllo; coat with cooking spray. Fold layered sheets in half lengthwise.

7. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling onto bottom end of rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold bottom corner over mixture, forming a triangle; keep folding back and forth into a triangle to end of phyllo strip. Tuck edges under; place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter.

8. Repeat procedure with remaining 22 phyllo sheets, cooking spray, filling, and butter. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.

9. To make raita, combine yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve with samosas.

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