### Baked Samosa Logs with Fruit Sweetened Tomato Chutney Mexican Style
Creating delicious baked samosas with a fruity twist can be a delightful culinary adventure! This recipe combines the traditional flavors of Indian samosas with a modern, fruit sweetened tomato chutney infused with a hint of Mexican spice. Follow these detailed steps to make your own mouth-watering baked samosa logs.
#### Ingredients for Samosa Filling:
- 1 medium-sized potato, boiled and mashed
- 1 medium-sized carrot, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
#### Ingredients for Fruity Tomato Chutney:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, roasted and peeled
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup diced pears
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
#### Ingredients for Baking:
- 8-10 large samosa wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
#### Step 1: Prepare the Filling
1. **Boil and Mash Potato**: Boil a medium-sized potato until tender. Drain the water, mash it with a fork, and set aside.
2. **Grate Carrot**: Peel and grate one medium carrot using a grater or food processor.
3. **Combine Ingredients**: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potato, grated carrot, minced garlic, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, garam masala, cumin seeds, and turmeric powder. Mix well to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed.
#### Step 2: Make the Chutney
1. **Roast Tomatoes**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tomatoes in half and roast them on a baking sheet for about 20-25 minutes until they have softened.
2. **Peel and Prepare Vegetables**: Once cooled, peel the tomatoes, remove any seeds if desired, and dice into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes with apples, pears, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, brown sugar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
#### Step 3: Assemble Samosa Logs
1. **Place Filling**: Take a samosa wrapper and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared filling in one corner.
2. **Fold Wrappers**: Fold the corners over the filling to form a triangle, sealing it tightly. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
#### Step 4: Bake Samosas
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Brush Oil**: Lightly brush the edges of the samosas with vegetable oil.
3. **Bake**: Place the samosa logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one for proper cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
#### Step 5: Serve with Fruity Tomato Chutney
1. **Prepare Serving Dishes**: While your samosas are baking, prepare a small serving dish or bowl with the fruit sweetened tomato chutney.
2. **Serve**: Once baked, remove the samosa logs from the oven and serve immediately alongside the chutney.
Enjoy these delicious, baked samosa logs paired with the fruity twist of Mexican-style tomato chutney! This recipe is perfect for a festive gathering or as an exotic snack to impress your friends and family.