These delightful vegan and gluten-free cheese samboosas are a flavorful fusion of Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines. Made with a creamy, cashew-based cheese filling and a light, crispy crust from almond flour and tapioca starch, they serve as a perfect snack or appetizer. Enjoy the delicious combination of textures and flavors that everyone will love, regardless of dietary needs.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
🌰 1/2 cup Blanched Almond Flour
🌿 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
🥥 1 cup Full-fat Coconut Milk from a can
🧂 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Filling:
🌰 1/2 cup Raw Cashews, soaked and drained
🧄 A pinch Garlic Powder
🧅 A pinch Onion Powder
🌿 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons Tapioca Starch
🧂 1/2-1 teaspoon Sea Salt
🍋 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
💧 1 1/4 cups Water
🌿 A handful Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
Instructions
1- Prepare the Filling:
- In a Vitamix blender, combine raw cashews, garlic powder, onion powder, tapioca starch, sea salt, lemon juice, and water.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2- Cook the Filling:
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and place it on a built-in electric cooktop.
- Heat to a boil while continuously stirring with a metal whisk.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.
3- Finalize the Filling:
- Stir in fresh chopped mint leaves.
- Allow the filling to cool before using.
4- Make the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca starch, coconut milk, and sea salt until smooth.
5- Prepare the Crust Rounds:
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Pour 2-4 tablespoons of the batter into the pan to form a round.
- Cook both sides until slightly firm and remove from pan, avoiding browning.
6- Assemble the Samboosas:
- Cut each crust round in half.
- Place a spoonful of cooled filling on each half-round.
- Fold into a triangular shape, sealing edges well.
7- Bake the Samboosas:
- Arrange samboosas on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: Information not provided
Equipment:
- Vitamix Blender
- Saucepan
- Built-in Electric Cooktop
- Metal Whisk
- Nonstick Pan
- Cutting Board and Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Cooking Tips
- Ensure constant stirring while thickening the filling to prevent lumps.
- Crusts should be cooked to a firm but pliable state to enable easy folding.
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