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Every week in our newsletter, we share a “recipe” either from the Cress Menu, a Cooking Class, or just something that we hope you will enjoy, try, and most importantly, make your own. Sometimes, the recipe will be without measurements, rather only ingredients. Sometimes, we will try to include suggested amounts to accomplish the desired flavour profile. But we must be clear that those measurements aren't meant to be taken too seriously (except in the case of vinaigrettes, classical sauces, or desserts). Please feel free to drop us a line as we will enjoy reading your feedback should you decide to try them, so please do not hesitate to let me know. Click on the links on the right to view the recipes.

SAMOSA SPRING ROLLS WITH CILANTRO AND MINT YOGHURT
INGREDIENTS
4 medium sized Russet Potatoes, skin on
1 medium yellow onion
3/4 inch fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano pepper, minced (with seeds)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin owder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp whole coriander seeds
1 tsp garam masala OR chat masala(may be obtained from any Indian Grocery Store)
juice of 1 lemon
1 bunch cilantro, chopped finely
salt, to taste
Egg Roll wrappers
1 whole egg
2 cup high quality whole milk plain yoghurt
1 tbs red chili paste (may be obtained from any Asian Grocery Store)
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste.

PROCEDURE
Boil the potatoes in salted water and a pinch of turmeric. After they drain and cool completely, put then in a stainless bowl. Saute the onions, ginger, garlic, and serrano chili in vegetabel oil or clarified butter until transluscent. Add all the dry spices including the masala and the whole spices. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for about 3-4 minutes until the spices "cook out". Add this mixture to the cooked potatoes. Next add the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Using a potato masher, smash down all the ingredients until uniformly mixed and smashed. Taste this filling for desired flavor and re-season if necessary. Form two inch long cylndrical "croquettes". Wrap in the egg roll wrappers following the instructions on the package. Seal with egg wash. Fry at 350 F until golden brown. Cut on a bias and serve warm with the cilantro mint yoghurt.

Cilantro Mint Yogurt: Mix the yoghurt, chili paste, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and mix toegther in a bowl. Add salt and pepper as desired.

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