Easy Crescent Samosa (Indian Style Sandwiches)
Overview:
This delightful recipe offers a twist on traditional Indian samosas, presenting a baked version that’s both vegetarian and mild. Adapted from a Pillsbury bake-off winning recipe, these samosas are easy to make and perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish. The filling, featuring potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, and a blend of aromatic spices, is encased in a golden crescent roll crust. Serve these savory treats warm with a delectable honey sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 samosas
- Rating: 4.5 (from 49 reviews)
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 potatoes, boiled and diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup sweet peas
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Honey Dipping Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, grated carrot, sweet peas, soy sauce, curry powder, cumin, dried cilantro, ground ginger, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and water. Cook for several minutes until well incorporated. Set aside.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Open the cans of crescent rolls and unroll the dough. Separate each can into 4 rectangles, then pinch the triangular perforations to seal them.
- Cut each rectangle in half crosswise, creating 8 squares per can of crescent rolls. Gently coax the dough with your hands to make it square and to close up any perforations.
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Assemble the Samosas:
- Spoon a heaping spoonful of the prepared filling into the center of each square of dough. Fold the dough over to form a triangle, then pinch the edges to seal.
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Bake the Samosas:
- Place the assembled samosas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Remove the samosas from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve warm with the prepared Honey Dipping Sauce.
Honey Dipping Sauce:
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Mix the Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, water, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Serve:
- Serve the Honey Dipping Sauce alongside the warm samosas for dipping.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 163.8
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 14.2mg
- Sodium: 344mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 8.7g
- Protein: 4.7g
Keywords:
Potato, Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Lactose-Free, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Potluck, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- To adjust the spice level of the samosas, you can increase or decrease the amount of curry powder and red pepper flakes in the filling.
- These samosas can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or additional spices to suit your taste preferences.
- The Honey Dipping Sauce adds a delightful sweet and tangy flavor to the samosas, but you can also serve them with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Enjoy these Easy Crescent Samosas as a delicious snack, appetizer, or meal, and share the joy of Indian-inspired flavors with your family and friends!
