Chicken samoosas with minty coriander chutney

Air Fryer Samoosas are so quick and easy. We’ve created chicken and pea versions and they are also perfect for cooking in bulk and freezing for later. Just a quick brush of oil means they turn golden brown before your eyes with the new Vortex ClearCook air fryers. Recipe by Instant Pot.

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 6 minutes | Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500g chicken mince
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tsp mild curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tsp fresh chilli, chopped (optional)
• Samoosa wrappers, thawed
• 3 Tbsp flour mixed with 1-2 Tbsp water to make a light paste
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil for brushing

Mint coriander chutney:

• 1 cup coriander leaves
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1cm ginger
• 2 green chillies
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup water, added 1 Tbsp at a time

Method

1. To make the filling, set your Instant Pot on Saute mode, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add the chicken mince and fry until it starts to brown.
2. Add all the spices and allow to cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Lastly add the peas and cook until they’re warmed through, and the mixture is quite dry. Season to taste. Allow to cool before using.
3. To assemble the samoosas, place a wrapper lengthwise in front of you on a board. Place a tablespoon of filling into the bottom left corner then fold up into a triangle and continue folding until the filling is fully encases in the pastry. Spread a little flour paste onto the wrapper before the last fold and along the edges to seal. Repeat until the filling is finished.
4. Set the Vortex Plus ClearCook to AIR FRY at 200ºC at 8 minutes.
5. Brush the samoosas with oil, arrange in a single layer inside the basket and cook, turning half way.
6. Combine the ingredients for the chutney in a blender and blitz until smooth.
7. Serve the samoosas warm alongside the chutney.