Baked Indian Spiced Samosa Crescent Rolls
Indulge in these delightful Baked Indian Spiced Samosa Crescent Rolls that bring together the iconic flavors of traditional samosas in a quick and easy baked format. These vegetarian delights are filled with a rich mixture of potatoes, carrots, and sweet peas, all seasoned with aromatic spices like curry powder and cumin. Perfect for any occasion, these samosas serve as an ideal snack, appetizer, or even a main dish. Add your personal touch by adjusting the spice levels to suit your taste. Serve them warm with a delectable honey dipping sauce that perfectly complements the savory filling. A winning recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends!
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Servings
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Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon (heat in skillet)
Onion
1 small (finely chopped)
Garlic
4 cloves (minced)
Cooked Diced Potatoes
2 cups (cooked and diced)
Cooked Diced Carrot
1 cup (cooked and diced)
Sweet Peas
1/2 cup (canned or frozen, thawed)
Soy Sauce
5 teaspoons (added to filling)
Curry Powder
1 teaspoon (added to filling)
Cumin
1/2 teaspoon (added to filling)
Dried Cilantro
1/4 teaspoon (added to filling)
Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon (added to filling)
Turmeric
1/4 teaspoon (added to filling)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (added to filling)
Red Pepper Flakes
1 dash (added to filling)
Water
1 tablespoon (added to filling)
Crescent Rolls
2 (8-ounce) packages (unrolled and cut into squares)
Honey
1/3 cup (for dipping sauce)
Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon (for dipping sauce)
Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon (for dipping sauce)
Water
1 tablespoon (for dipping sauce)
Garlic
2 cloves (crushed for dipping sauce)
Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
2
Add cooked diced potatoes, diced carrots, and sweet peas to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce, curry powder, cumin, dried cilantro, ground ginger, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Cook for 3-5 minutes until everything is well heated and flavors meld together. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
3
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
4
Open both packages of crescent rolls and unroll the dough. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles. Pinch the triangular perforations to seal and ensure a smooth surface.
5
Carefully cut each rectangle in half crosswise to create 8 squares from each can, totaling 16 squares.
6
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the potato filling into the center of each square. Fold the square over to form a triangle and pinch the edges firmly to seal the samosas.
7
Place the sealed samosas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
9
For the honey dipping sauce, mix honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, water, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
10
Serve the warm samosas drizzled with the honey sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Baked Indian Spiced Samosa Crescent Rolls?
They are a quick and easy vegetarian snack that combines traditional samosa flavors, like potatoes and curry spices, with the convenience of baked crescent roll dough.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these samosa crescent rolls are vegetarian-friendly, filled with a mixture of potatoes, carrots, and sweet peas.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
You should preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long should I bake the samosas?
Bake the samosas for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
What ingredients are in the potato filling?
The filling consists of cooked diced potatoes, cooked diced carrots, sweet peas, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices including curry powder, cumin, ginger, and turmeric.
How do I prepare the crescent roll dough for the samosas?
Separate the dough into 4 rectangles, pinch the perforations to seal, then cut each rectangle in half crosswise to create 8 squares per package.
How many samosas does this recipe yield?
Using two 8-ounce packages of crescent rolls, this recipe makes a total of 16 samosas.
What spices give the samosas their Indian flavor?
The flavor comes from curry powder, cumin, dried cilantro, ground ginger, and turmeric.
What goes into the honey dipping sauce?
The sauce is a mix of honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, water, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Can I use frozen peas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use either canned peas or frozen peas that have been thawed.
How should I sauté the onions and garlic?
Sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Should the filling be hot or cold when I put it in the dough?
You should let the filling cool slightly after cooking before spooning it into the crescent roll squares.
What is the best way to seal the samosas?
Fold the dough square over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
Can I make these spicy?
Yes, you can adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more red pepper flakes.
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
You can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or one that is lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
How much honey is used in the dipping sauce?
The dipping sauce requires 1/3 cup of honey.
What type of oil is recommended for the skillet?
One tablespoon of olive oil is recommended for sautéing the vegetables.
Is there soy sauce in the filling?
Yes, 5 teaspoons of soy sauce are added to the potato and vegetable filling.
How long should I cook the filling in the skillet?
Cook the filling for 3-5 minutes until everything is well heated and the flavors have melded together.
What shape are these samosas?
They are folded into a traditional triangle shape.
What type of potatoes should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of potatoes that have been cooked and diced.
Can I serve these as a main dish?
Yes, these are versatile enough to serve as a snack, an appetizer, or even a main dish.
How much garlic is used in total for this recipe?
The recipe uses 4 cloves of minced garlic for the filling and 2 cloves of crushed garlic for the dipping sauce.
Do I need to use salt in the filling?
Yes, the recipe suggests adding 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the filling mixture.
Should the samosas cool before serving?
Let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, but serve them warm for the best taste.
What is the role of turmeric in this recipe?
Turmeric is used as one of the aromatic spices in the filling to provide traditional Indian flavor and color.
How much potato filling goes into each square?
You should spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling into the center of each dough square.
Is the dipping sauce spicy?
It has a slight kick from a pinch of red pepper flakes and crushed garlic, but it is primarily sweet from the honey.
What provides the acidity in the honey sauce?
One tablespoon of lemon juice provides the acidity for the dipping sauce.
What should I do if the crescent roll dough has holes?
Pinch the triangular perforations of the crescent roll dough to seal them and create a smooth surface before cutting.