Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions chopped
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 1 pound spinach
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
  • 1/4 cup water

Method

  • Combine water, oil, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and beat the mixture with a whisk until it has a milky appearance.
  • Add to flour in a large bowl.
  • Gently knead the dough just until mixed well.
  • Form into a ball and let sit for 30 minutes (or cover and place in a refrigerator until needed and then bring to room temperature.
  • For the filling: heat oil in a skillet.
  • Saute onions and carrots for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle with salt and curry powder and add chopped spinach.
  • Cover and steam over medium heat until spinach wilts and the carrots are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Season with tamari.
  • Dissolve kudzu in 1/4 cup water, add to spinach mixture, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to thicken and glaze.
  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  • Divide the dough in half and roll out until about 18 inch thick.
  • Using a saucer or a small plate as a guide cut the dough into 4 inch circles.
  • Place 2 Tbs.
  • of filling in the middle of each circle.
  • Fold over and pinch edge shut.
  • Using a fork, poke a few holes in each samosa.
  • Place on an oiled cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Delicious hot or cold.