Instant Vegetable Patties

This is a quick and easy dish that's similar to Indian samosas. Potatoes and peas are cooked with cumin, turmeric, coriander and green chiles, then baked in crescent roll dough. Serve with ketchup or mint chutney, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 260 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 2 fresh green chile peppers
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat oil and add cumin seeds. As they begin to sputter add turmeric and coriander, then potatoes, peas and green chile peppers. Stir in salt and chili powder; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

Step 4

Roll out crescent dough; fill each roll with potato mixture and form into patties.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until evenly browned.