APPETIZERS: Samosa is not just an example of Indian cuisin, it is also a popular finger food that can be easily reproduced at home.

VEGETABLE SAMOSAS

1 pkg. spring roll wrappers, thawed                                        

oil for deep frying

filling:

    3 large potatoes, boiled and coarsely mashed                     

    ¾ cup frozen peas

    1/3 cup canned sweet corn kernels                         

    1 tsp. each  ground coriander, ground cumin & mango powder

    salt & lemon juice to taste

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook peas for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

Toss all the filling ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until well blended. Add salt & lemon juice; taste & adjust seasoning if necessary.

Work with 1 piece of wanton wrapper at a time while covering the rest with damp paper towels. Place 1 tbsp. of the filling mixture at one end of the strip and fold the pastry to form a triangle. Repeat until all the filling is used up.

In a large heavy saucepan or wok, heat enough oil for deep frying until very hot. Deep fry pasties  in small batches until they are golden brown. Drain well on paper towels before serving.