Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Samosa Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green Lentils
• 1 medium Potato
• 0.5 cup Peas
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 12 wrappers Spring Roll Wrappers

Instructions

1. 1To cook the lentils, place the 1 cup of green lentils in a medium saucepan with 3 cups of cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain the cooked lentils thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve and set them aside in a bowl.
2. 2To prepare the potato, wash the 1 medium potato and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the potato cubes in a small saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the potato cubes are easily pierced with a fork but not mushy. Drain the cooked potato cubes and set them aside with the lentils.
3. 3To sauté the aromatics, finely dice the 0.5 medium onion. Mince the 2 cloves of garlic and grate the 1 tsp of ginger. Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the diced 0.5 medium onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent and softened. Add the minced 2 cloves of garlic and grated 1 tsp of ginger to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4. 4To add the spices, add the 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of coriander, 0.5 tsp of turmeric, and 0.5 tsp of garam masala to the skillet with the aromatics. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
5. 5To combine the filling, add the drained 1 cup of green lentils, the drained 1 medium potato cubes, and the 0.5 cup of peas to the skillet with the spiced aromatics. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
6. 6To prepare the wrappers, lay out the 12 spring roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut each of the 12 spring roll wrappers into four equal quarters.
7. 7To fill and fold the samosas, take one quarter of a spring roll wrapper. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the lentil and vegetable mixture onto one corner of the wrapper. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding the triangle over itself along the length of the wrapper until you reach the end, creating a sealed triangular packet. Repeat this process for all remaining wrappers and filling.
8. 8To bake the samosa bites, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the folded samosa bites in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the wrappers are golden brown and crisp.

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