Mals Samosa Quesadillas with Curried Cabbage and Chickpeas Recipe

Mals Samosa Quesadillas with Curried Cabbage and Chickpeas Recipe

  • Samosa Quesadillas:
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 5 red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
  • 1/4 cup soy milk, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • Curried Cabbage and Chickpeas:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small head cabbage, outer leaves discarded – quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon bottled minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  1. Place peas in a small saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  2. Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to the pot. Cook over medium-high heat until dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or whisk until mostly smooth. Mix in soy milk, green onion, 2 tablespoons curry powder, vegan margarine, 2 teaspoons turmeric, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon coriander, and black pepper. Stir in cilantro. Gently fold peas into filling mixture.
  4. Place 1 tortilla on a flat work surface; spoon potato filling over one half. Fold over into a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Toast quesadillas one at a time until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and turn the skillet to coat. Add cabbage, chickpeas, and onion flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage starts to wilt, about 4 minutes.
  7. Stir 2 teaspoons curry powder, ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, garam masala, and 1/8 teaspoon coriander into the cabbage mixture. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Serve alongside quesadillas.