Samosas

Ingredients

1 medium potato

1 medium carrot

1 small onion

½ red chilli (optional)

1 tsp garam masala 

1/2 tsp turmeric 

25g frozen peas

1 pack filo pastry

2-3 tbsp water

25g butter or soft spread

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200ºC or gas mark 6.

2. Peel and finely dice the potato, carrot, onion and chilli.

3.Par-boil the potatoes and carrots for 5-8 minutes.

4.Fry the onion in the oil for 4-5 minutes.

5. Add finely chopped chilli, garam masala and tumeric and fry for a further minute (add a tsp water if too dry.)

6. Drain carrots and potato and add to mixture with 2 tbsp water. Cook for a further 5 minutes adding peas just before the end.

7. Leave to cool.

8.Lay 2-3 sheets of filo pastry on the work surface.

9.Cut into 10 cm wide strips.

10.Place 1x15ml spoon of filling in the bottom left-hand corner. Fold over to make a triangle. Repeat this process (see diagram below.)

11.Place on a baking sheet and repeat the process.

12.Lightly spray the samosas with oil, or brush with the fat, and bake for 10 minutes until crispy and golden.