Baked Samosas with a Malaysian Crimp

Filling

3 Tbs. oil
½ cup of finely chopped onions
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. garam masala
½ tsp. turmeric powder (optional)
¾ pound (about 340g) of diced or ground lean meat
  (omit meat and add more potatoes to make it vegetarian)
2 medium potatoes, boiled and finely diced or mashed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. sugar

Prepare the filling first.  Heat oil and saute the onion until transparent.

Add curry, turmeric and garam masala.  Lower heat and fry until fragrant.  

Add in meat and fry until meat is cooked.

Mix  in potatoes, cilantro and seasonings or according to taste.

Cook another 5 minutes.  Leave aside to cool.

Aarti Paarti's Green Curry

I've been enjoying watching and following the next Food Network Star (U.S.) religiously every week.  Aarti's GREEN CURRY stirred up my curiosity and when Bobby Flay said "At last, some flavors!" it totally caught my attention.  The color of the curry looks so vibrantly green and I happen to love cilantro and mint.  So, I did a search and found that the recipe has been posted and I don't have much excuse not to make this dish as I have tons of mint and cilantro in my garden. I made this and the aroma that permeated my house is just amazing!  I invited some friends over for dinner and it was a real hit. My husband who absolutely despise cilantro finds the flavor acceptable to his palate and was asking for seconds. The flavor of the cilantro and mint was somewhat muted through the cooking process and became very mellow and when the children asked for seconds, I know that this is definitely a keeper!

I did not have any yogurt at hand and substituted with some coconut milk instead and  served it with some Basmati rice spiced with a little saffron, cinnamon and cloves instead of Naan bread.  Enjoy ! Let me know how you like this dish.