Baked Sweet Potato and Green Pea Samosas a.k.a. Yammy Sammies
Serves: ~5
Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: ~40 minutes
Cook time: ~35 minutes

Don’t be afraid of a little extra work! These samosas are great for entertaining or mid-afternoon snacks. Well worth the effort!

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup water (plus ~2 tbs or more)
1 tbs plus 2 tsp (peanut) oil, plus more for brushing
1 small yellow onion, minced
1 large sweet potato, baked until tender, peeled and diced
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp cayenne or to taste
salt

In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, water, and the 2 tsp oil until well blended. Knead into a smooth ball, approximately 5-10 minutes. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.

Heat the 1 tbs oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a floured work surface, roll out the dough. Try to make an approximately 16 square, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 16 four-inch squares. Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each square and fold one corner over the filling to the opposite corner to make a triangular shape. Seal the edges with water. Place the samosas on a lightly oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes:
In lieu of making your own dough, try to find either spring roll wrappers at the Asian grocery or phyllo dough at a conventional market.
Peanut oil adds a nice touch, but regular oil will work just as well.
The filling tastes great on its own. You can give it a try over rice.
Regular potatoes substituted for the sweeter varieties make a nice savory change to the recipe.