Two Birds

The older your children get the easier it is to just feed them 'whatever'. It is hard trying to make multiple dishes for multiple people at the same time. Then the processed food starts sneakin in because it's 'convenient'. Next thing you know your 3 year old is eating KFC on the couch playing some murderous video game and telling you to clean their room and mind your own business. Ok, maybe not that far but.... EZ Mac is the gateway drug, make no mistake. Resolution? Kill two birds with one stone.

This recipe will please everyone and is so cheap you wont believe it. Most of these spices you probably have in your pantry already. Potato Samosas are not only really good they are super easy to make. They do have about an hour prep time but you can split it up. If you make the dough (yes, your going to make the dough) the night before or earlier in the day that is fine. Or you can make the filling prior to assembly. Don't be afraid of the ingredient list I am about to throw down they are mostly spices!

• Organic flour 2 cup
• Baking soda ¼ tsp
• Salt ½ tsp
• Organic canola oil 3tbsp
•  For filling:
• Russet potatoes 3 (peeled & boiled to just fork tender)
• Organic onion ½ chopped
• Whole cumin ½ tsp
• Red chile powder 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds ½ tsp
• Whole coriander ½ tsp
• Organic English peas (frozen)
• Organic lemon juice 2 tsp
• Fresh coriander 2 tbsp
• 1 carton organic vegetable stock
• Salt to taste

  Easy stuff first ~ combine all the dough ingredients together mix by hannd and set aside. If you are preparing the dough for later use now is where you would wrap it in saran and put in the fridge. When you are ready to use it, leave the dough on the counter until room temperature to continue the process.

Gather your spices, minus the mustard and cumin seeds, and combine them a a small bowl, also set aside. ( I would put them all away at this point, that's a lot of clutter and confusion on the counter.. I get confused easily)

Back to the dough, Roll into little balls about the size of a ping pong ball (bigger ball means bigger samosa) and roll out. The shape doesn't really matter but try your best for round. Lay all your pretty little shapes on parchment and cover with a second piece of parchment. This is such a beautiful dough it should give you no problems.

Pop those potatoes into a pot and boil until just fork tender (always start potatoes in cold water). While the potatoes are draining, saute onion, cumin seeds and mustard seeds on medium low until onions are translucent. Return the potatoes to the pot and mash. Use that term loosely, we are not talking mash potatoes here but close. You want some texture in there other than the peas.  Add your bowl of spices, peas (however many you like) and lemon juice. While your folding everything together it may seem a little bit dry, add some vegetable stock at your discretion ~ you are looking for a moist mixture not wet. I am not going to lie... I put some organic butter in at this point, completely optional. S&P to taste.

Depending on your kiddos age, I would reserve a portion for them now.  If that is the case, you are free to vamp up this filling after you set a portion aside. Some suggestions: Green chilies or cayenne pepper. 
I am not the biggest fan of Olive eating fried food, even if i did make it myself, but once in a while is fine.

Add a few tablespoons of that organic canola oil to a saute pan and heat on medium high.
Depending on the size of your dough rounds take a heaping spoonful of your mixture accordingly and place near the edge of the dough on one side. roll over into a cone shape and fold the bottom flap up creating the typical samosa standing cone. To be honest it really makes no difference what shape you get them in as long as all edges are secure. Place a couple samosas at a time in your hot oil until all sides are golden brown. Remove to a towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or chile sauce for mom and dad. I like a tomato chutney I find at Whole Foods and so does Olive! Depending on what products are available at the time we might have something here for you to use.