Turkey Samosas

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Health score
18%
Turkey Samosas
165 min.
6
3525kcal

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Immerse yourself in the delightful world of flavor with our Turkey Samosas! These savory pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a lively gathering or simply treating yourself to a special snack. Combining the rich essence of turkey or rotisserie chicken with a medley of aromatic spices, mashed potatoes, and vibrant vegetables like peas or green beans, each bite promises an explosion of taste.

What sets these samosas apart is their flaky, golden crust paired with a delectable filling, making them an irresistible appetizer or starter. The preparation may take some time, but the effort is well worth it when you serve them hot, fresh from the fryer, crispy and bursting with flavor. They can even be made ahead of time and frozen for those unexpected gatherings, making them a convenient yet impressive dish to whip out.

The savory spices—garam masala, yellow Madras curry powder, mustard and cumin seeds—are the stars of this dish, infusing each samosa with an aromatic warmth. Imagine serving them up with a refreshing cilantro-mint chutney or mango chutney that enhances their flavors perfectly. Gather your friends and family around, as these Turkey Samosas are sure to become a popular favorite at your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon brown mustard seeds 
  • 0.5 gallon canola oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds black
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder yellow
  • 4.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garam masala 
  • large cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup green beans diced cooked
  • cup potatoes mashed
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cooked chopped
  • servings sea salt fine
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • 10 tablespoons shortening cut into small pieces
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 0.5 small onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen thermometer
  • wax paper
  • rolling pin
  • dutch oven
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Add the shortening and use a pastry blender or 2 forks to cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Gradually add the water in 3 batches and use the pastry blender or forks to gently work it into the dough (the dough will be shaggy at first).
  3. Transfer to a work surface, and knead the dough until it's hydrated and starting to smooth out, about 5 minutes (the surface of the dough will still appear shaggy; it will smooth out during resting). Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  4. In a heavy large saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter.
  5. Add the onion, garam masala, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry powder and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and add the turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, and hot chiles and stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and set aside to let cool before filling the samosas.
  8. Divide the samosa dough into 6 equal parts and roll each into a ball. On a lightly floured surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each ball into a circle that measures about 8 inches across and is about 1/8 inch thick. DO AHEAD: The circles of samosa dough can be made ahead, layered between sheets of wax paper, wrapped in a double layer of plastic, and refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
  9. Cut the dough circles in half, so that there are 12 semicircles. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the flat edge of 1 semicircle with water then fold 1 corner up and over middle. Fold the second corner over to make a triangle, and pinch the corners of the triangle to seal (leave the rounded side open). Hold the triangle in your hand with the open rounded side facing up and let dough fall open to make a cone. Fill with 1/4 cup filling, lightly brush the remaining open edge of the dough with water and then pinch along the rounded side to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. DO AHEAD: Filled samosas can be frozen, well wrapped in plastic, up to 3 months. Fry them from a partially defrosted state.
  10. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels.
  11. In a heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven over moderate heat, heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325°F. Working in batches, fry the samosas until dark golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  12. Transfer as done to the paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain and cool. Continue to fry the remaining samosas, returning the oil to 325°F between batches.
  13. Serve hot with the Cilantro-Mint Chutney and/or the mango Chutney, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3525kcal
Protein4.87%
Fat86.18%
Carbs8.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.63
Glycemic Load
56.81
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.819999920285%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3524.91kcal
176.25%
Fat:342g
526.15%
Saturated Fat:35.12g
219.48%
Carbohydrates:79.94g
26.65%
Net Carbohydrates:76.11g
27.68%
Sugar:1.13g
1.25%
Cholesterol:133.63mg
44.54%
Sodium:648.66mg
28.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.48g
86.96%
Vitamin E:54.58mg
363.84%
Vitamin K:232.69µg
221.61%
Vitamin B1:0.78mg
52.3%
Selenium:32.42µg
46.32%
Folate:181.94µg
45.48%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.39%
Vitamin B3:6.01mg
30.05%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.93%
Iron:4.98mg
27.67%
Fiber:3.83g
15.31%
Phosphorus:140.53mg
14.05%
Vitamin C:9.1mg
11.03%
Copper:0.2mg
9.83%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.62%
Magnesium:33.72mg
8.43%
Potassium:291.56mg
8.33%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.09%
Vitamin A:301.25IU
6.03%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Calcium:52.06mg
5.21%
Source:Epicurious