Samosa Patties

Potato Patties

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium onion, diced

1 tsp salt (kosher)

1 tbsp oil

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1-2 chili peppers (to taste)

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup lemon juice (or lime juice)

1 tbsp turmeric

3 tbsp Garam masala

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tbsp paprika

3 cups day old mashed potatoes

1 1/2 cups cilantro, finely chopped

2 tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

On medium to high heat, sauté onions in oil until they become transparent. Add salt to onions to bring out natural sugars. Add garlic, chili and chickpeas. Sauté for 5 minutes.

Lower the temperature, then add lemon juice and all of the spices. Stir in mashed potatoes, cilantro and honey and cook for 5 minutes, making sure everything has been combined. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and place in the fridge to cool.

Remove from fridge. Take 3 large spoonfuls of the mixture and form a ball in your hands. Form the ball into a patty by pressing down on it evenly with your palm. Place patties on a baking sheet and return to fridge.

Makes 12 patties

Almond Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium carrot, shredded

1 tbsp oil

1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp sugar

500ml of 35% cream

1 cup sliced almonds

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a small saucepan, sauté the carrots in oil at medium heat. Add salt to bring out the natural sugars in the carrots. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

Samosa Patties with Almond Cream Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325F.

On medium to high temperature, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large sauté pan. When oil gets to its smoking point, slowly add in samosa patties. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, then place each patty on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes.

Take the patties out of the oven and place them directly onto a plate. Drizzle some savoury Almond Cream sauce on top and garnish plate with cilantro.

Tip: Serve as an appetizer or side dish for a meal. Patties can be sealed in a zip lock bag and frozen for a later date.