POTATO PINWHEELS

As the name says, these are snacks in the shape of a pinwheel filled with a spicy potato stuffing.   

Ingredients:   
 
For the filling

1. Potato - 2 

2. Boiled Green Peas -  1/2 Cup  

3. Cumin Seeds -  1 tsp

4. Fennel Seeds (Saunf)  -1 tsp

5. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

6. Garam masala  - 1 tsp

7. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

8. Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) -  1 tsp

9. Salt to taste

For the dough

1. Plain Flour / Maida - 1 cup
2. Semolina (Sooji) - 2 tsp
3. Oil - 1 tsp
4. Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - 1 tea spoon
5. Salt - 1 tea spoon

Process:     

Preparing the filling

Wash, peel and boil potatoes. Mash them coarsely. Add 1/2 cup of boiled peas. (I have used frozen peas for the recipe) Add all the spices and mix them well and adjust the spices according to taste.  

Preparing the dough

Combine plain flour and semolina in a deep and wide vessel. Add 2 tea spoons of oil, 1 tea spoon Carom Seeds and 1/2 tea spoon salt. Add around 1/3 cup of water in small increments and knead a soft dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Making the pinwheels

1. Divide the dough into 2 equal balls. Brush a few drops of oil on the outside.

2. Using a rolling pin, flatten out the the balls to make a large disc around 9-10 inches in diameter. You can brush the disc with some oil if it starts to stick to the rolling pin or board. 

3. Divide the potato mixture into 2 parts and spread it evenly over the disc, leaving around 1/2 inch space on the edges. You can use a rolling pin to flatten out the mixture.

4. Gently start rolling the disc tightly from one end. Towards the end, brush a few drops of water onto the edges. This will help the dough stick together. Finish rolling up and press lightly to seal the ends.

5. Cut the dough horizontally into 1 inch slices with a sharp knife.

6. Take each slice between the palms of your hands and press gently to flatten it out. 

7. Deep fry on medium heat till they are crisp and golden brown.  

Serve with mint chutney, coriander chutney, tamarind chutney or simply tomato ketchup.