Chetna's Potato and Pea Samosas

Makes 12 portions

Ingredients:

For the pastry:

200g plain flour
1/2 teasoon salt
1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (fennel is a possible subtitute)
2-3 tablespoons sunflower oil
Approximately 4-5 tablespoons water

For the filling:

1 tablespoon oil
1 green chilli, chopped
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon ancho (dried mango) powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
5 boiled potatoes, approx 200g, chopped
100g frozen peas

Method
Dough:  Mix flour, salt, seeds and oil, aiming to make a breadcrumb texture.  Add 4-5 tbs water a little at a time just to bring it together.  Knead to smooth it out.  Leave in a bowl to rest for 15 minutes.  

Filling
1 tbs oil, add green chilli, mustard seeds, chilli powder, ancho powder, salt, garam masala, give it a quick mix.  Add the boiled, chopped potatoes and peas, mash it a little bit, cook for about 5 minutes, leave it to cool down.  

Divide dough into 12 pieces.  Roll out to a 5" circle.  Cut one in half.  Wet one half of the straight edge with water and stick it to the dry edge to make a cone.   Fill with a spoonful of the mixture.  Wet the edges of the cone and pinch together. 

When all prepared, deep fry in medium to low heat until crispy.  

Serve with tamarind chutney, coriander & mint chutney