Samosas are a light pastry filled with a savory filling like vegetables or meat and deep fried in hot oil. There are many variations on this vegetable Samosa recipe, so have fun and try your own creations. This can be served as light snack or an appetizer. It is often served hot with a mint or tamarind chutney. Ingredients:
Pastry:
1 1/4 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or Ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 cup water

Filling:
2 Potatoes
1/2 cup peas
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 medium onion cut into small dice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp ginger paste
1 Tbsp Garam Masala (see note)
2 Tablespoons minced Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste