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Walnut Samosas with Orange Blossom Syrup

Servings: 24 samosas
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Walnut Filling

  • 2 cups toasted walnuts, chopped and crushed
  • 4 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp orange blossom water
  • 2 tbsp orange zest, grated
  • samosa wrappers (store-bought recommended)

Edible Glue

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tbsp water

Syrup

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water

Instructions

  • Make the Syrup: In a small saucepan overmedium-high heat, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantlyuntil sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes without stirring.Remove from heat, stir in orange blossom water, and let cool completely.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and orange zest. Mix well and set aside.
  • Assemble the Samosas: Have a small bowl of water and the edible glue mixture (flour and water whisked together) ready.
  • Lay a samosa wrapper flat with a point facing you. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the opposite edge, forming a triangle. Add 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the centre of the triangle.
  • Brush the edges of the triangle with water and fold over, forming another triangle.Seal the edges tightly with the edible glue mixture. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Fry the Samosas: Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a shallow frying pan 175°C. Carefully lower the samosas into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a deep-frying thermometer to monitor oil temperature and avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Soak and Serve: Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried samosas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Briefly (5-10 seconds) dunk each samosa in the cooled syrup, allowing them to absorb some flavour.
  • Transfer samosas to a serving platter, drizzle with additional syrup, and garnish with desired toppings like chopped walnuts and dried rose petals. Enjoy warm or a troom temperature.

Notes

Tip: For a healthier alternative, bake the samosas 190°C for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.