Samosadilla (Samosa Quesadilla) Recipe

Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. Transfer into a pot of cold water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer over medium heat until cubes are tender but still hold their shape about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and set aside.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook and stir until softened and translucent about 5 minutes. Meanwhile combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt garam masala cumin coriander turmeric and cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix.

Add serrano pepper garlic ginger and the spice mix to the onions. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through and slightly tender about 3 minutes.

Transfer mixture into a bowl with the potatoes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix with a spatula until filling is well combined with some potatoes partially mashed. Add more salt if needed.

Combine cilantro mint green onions serrano pepper lime juice and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt.

Spread a few spoonfuls of the filling over one half of 1 tortilla. Fold in half. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla until browned and crispy 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla onto your work surface and cut in thirds. Plate and serve at any temperature alongside the chutney sauce.