Samosas with Indian Pesto
Makes 4 dozen
* Authentic Indian recipes created with Meenakshi Wadhwa

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds russet potatoes, cubed
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion diced (about 1 medium sized onion)
2 Tablespoons minced jalapeno
2 Tablespoons minced ginger
1.5 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lime, juiced
4 Tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 package (12 oz) small square wonton wrappers
Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Put potatoes in a pot covered with cold water, Bring to boil and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then use a fork to mash and fluff the potatoes. Place in a mixing bowl.
3. In a large pan, sauté oil, onions, jalapeno, ginger and peas for about 5-6 minutes. Add cumin and garam masala and sauté another minute. Pour over mashed potatoes.
4. To potatoes add salt, pepper and lime juice to taste and stir in cilantro.
5. To form the samosas, take a tablespoon of the cooled filling and place in center of the wonton wrapper. Fold edges of wrapper over into shape of a rectangle. Seal the edges of the wrapper with water and press closed with fork. Repeat process until you have used up all the filling, about 4 dozen samosas.
6. Place the samosas on a sheet pan and spray both sides with the cooking spray.
7. Bake the samosas in the preheated oven for 10 minutes on one side, turn over and bake the other side for another 6 minutes, until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts Serv. size 2 (72g) Servings 8 Calories 115   Fat Cal. 4   *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 0g 4% Total Carb. 19g 6%   Sat. Fat 0g 0%   Fiber 1g 6%   Trans Fats 0g     Sugars 1g   Cholest. 1mg 0% Protein 3g   Sodium 383mg 15%       Vitamin A 2% Vit. C 10% Calcium 0% Iron 4%

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Indian Pesto
Makes 2 Cups

INGREDIENTS
2.5 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
4 Tablespoons roasted peanuts
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno pepper
Salt, to taste
1 Tablespoon agave nectar
3-4 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)

DIRECTIONS

1. In food processor or blender, puree all the ingredients except salt, agave nectar and lime juice until smooth.
2. Add salt, agave nectar and lime juice to taste

Nutrition Facts Serv. size 1 Tbsp (6g) Servings 32 Calories 9   Fat Cal. 5   *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 1g 0% Total Carb. 1g 0%   Sat. Fat 0g 0%   Fiber 0g 0%   Trans Fats 0g     Sugars 0g   Cholest. 0mg 0% Protein 0g   Sodium 74mg 4%       Vitamin A 0% Vit. C 2% Calcium 0% Iron 0%