Low Sodium Vegan Lentil Samosas

Total time1 hr 40 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time30 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
¼ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or sunflower oil)
6–7 tbsp cold water

For the filling

½ cup red lentils, rinsed
1 cup water
2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 12 oz total), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño), finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp amchur (dried mango powder)
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

For baking

2 tbsp neutral oil, for brushing

For serving

tamarind chutney or mint chutney, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ajwain. Drizzle in the 1/4 cup oil and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly damp sand and holds together when pressed. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough just comes together into a firm, smooth ball — it should not be sticky or soft. Knead briefly for 1 minute until smooth. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
Cook the lentils: Combine the rinsed red lentils and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until the lentils are fully soft and have absorbed most of the water. They should be thick and paste-like, not soupy. Remove from heat and set aside.

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