{"id":"1cf01efe-4531-4730-8a83-cc0286f73f6a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1cf01efe-4531-4730-8a83-cc0286f73f6a","source_url":"https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ba-syn-samosa-dillas-with-cucumber-salad","title":"Samosa-dillas With Cucumber Salad","description":"All the flavors of a samosa with none of the deep-frying. A cheesy, spiced potato filling folded into whole wheat tortillas is the best double-carb mashup.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"45 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/668cfc2b242d083bf7cc91cd/16:9/w_4432,h_2493,c_limit/BA-DIS_Samosadilla_WEB.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil","item":"plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 medium red onion, ½ finely chopped, ½ thinly sliced","item":"medium red onion, 1/2 finely chopped, 1/2 thinly sliced","quantity":1},{"text":"1 serrano chile, finely chopped","item":"serrano chile","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 1\" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped","item":"1\" piece ginger, peeled","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"1 lb. russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, cut into ½\" cubes","item":"russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, cut into 1/2\" cubes","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. curry powder (preferably S&B)","item":"curry powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"preferably S&B"},{"text":"½ bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, coarsely chopped","item":"cilantro, leaves and tender stems only","quantity":0.5,"unit":"bunch","preparation":"coarsely chopped"},{"text":"1 cup frozen peas, preferably baby","item":"frozen peas, preferably baby","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus more for drizzling","item":"fresh lime juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for drizzling"},{"text":"4 8\"–10\" whole wheat tortillas","item":"8\"–10\" whole wheat tortillas","quantity":4},{"text":"8 oz. pepper jack cheese or sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)","item":"pepper jack cheese or sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 2 cups"},{"text":"2 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, sliced ¼\" thick on a deep diagonal","item":"mini seedless or Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise","quantity":2,"preparation":"sliced 1/4\" thick on a deep diagonal"},{"text":"4 oz. cherry tomatoes (about 1 cup), halved","item":"cherry tomatoes (about 1 cup)","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"halved"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add ½ medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 serrano chile, finely chopped, one 1\" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add 1 lb. russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, cut into ½\" cubes, 1 Tbsp. curry powder, and 1½ cups water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until potatoes are tender and water is mostly absorbed, 15–20 minutes. If pot looks dry but potatoes are still firm, add up to ¼ cup additional water and continue to cook until tender. Conversely, if potatoes are soft but a lot of liquid remains, uncover and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates. (Potatoes will fall apart during cooking.)"},{"number":3,"text":"Remove from heat and stir in ½ bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, coarsely chopped, 1 cup frozen peas, preferably baby, and 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, smashing potatoes into a chunky purée. Taste and season with more salt if needed."},{"number":4,"text":"Lay out four 8\"–10\" whole wheat tortillas on a work surface. Scatter 8 oz. pepper jack cheese or sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (about 2 cups), over tortillas, covering evenly. Divide potato filling among tortillas, spooning over one side. Fold tortillas up and over filling to make half-moons; pat to flatten slightly."},{"number":5,"text":"Heat 1 tsp. vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Place 2 samosa-dillas in pan and cook, turning halfway through, until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. vegetable oil and remaining 2 samosa-dillas. Cut samosa-dillas into wedges and transfer to plates."},{"number":6,"text":"Toss 2 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, sliced ¼\" thick on a deep diagonal, 4 oz. cherry tomatoes (about 1 cup), halved, and ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced, in a medium bowl. Drizzle generously with lime juice and season with a large pinch of salt; toss to coat. Spoon some salad alongside each samosa-dilla."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:06.03519+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:06.03519+00:00"}