Samosadilla (Samosa Quesadilla)

You can't mess up a samosa quesadilla, Chef John's easier, tortilla-wrapped alternative to the beloved but often finicky pea-and-potato pocket.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 433 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup green peas
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1 serrano pepper, sliced
• 1 serrano pepper, minced
• 2 small bunches fresh cilantro with stems
• 1 limes, juiced, or more to taste
• 6 flour tortillas, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 0.25 cup sliced green onions
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 0.33333334326744 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1.5 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. Transfer into a pot of cold water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer over medium heat until cubes are tender but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix.

Step 3

Add serrano pepper, garlic, ginger, and the spice mix to the onions. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through and slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer mixture into a bowl with the potatoes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix with a spatula until filling is well combined, with some potatoes partially mashed. Add more salt if needed.

Step 5

Combine cilantro, mint, green onions, serrano pepper, lime juice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt.

Step 6

Spread a few spoonfuls of the filling over one half of 1 tortilla. Fold in half. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.

Step 7

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla onto your work surface and cut in thirds. Plate and serve at any temperature, alongside the chutney sauce.