Deconstructed Samosa Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

The Out Town Cook’s Tikka Tikka Bollywood Rub

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained

3 medium-large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into ¼ inch dice

1 cup shredded carrot

½ head red cabbage, shredded

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup fresh green peas or ½ cup frozen

½ cup cilantro

¼ cup mint

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

¼ cup fresh lime juice

Zest of 1 lime

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced 

 

1 tablespoon honey

Salt to taste

Egg roll wrappers cut into ¼“ strips

Oil for frying

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2

Peel and dice the potato into ¼ inch cubes. Toss with oil to coat. Then toss with two tablespoons of the spice rub and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 3

Drain the chickpeas and toss with one tablespoon of oil to coat. Then toss with one tablespoon of the spice rub. Place on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Place both baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool

Step 6

In a blender place 2 tablespoons of oil, cilantro, mint, ginger, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, honey, lime zest and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Blend to combine.

Step 7

Place the vegetables and the cooled chickpeas and potatoes into a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Make sure to combine well.

Step 8

In a frying pan with about 1 inch of oil, fry the egg roll wrapper strips until crispy. Drain on a paper towel.

Step 9

Crumble fried wrapper strips over top of salad and serve with additional lime wedges.