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Step 1
Boil a pot of water and once at a rolling boil, add spinach and cook until it starts to wilt. In the meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath to blanch the spinach.
Step 2
Once cooked, transfer spinach to the ice water bath. Drain after 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, parmesan, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
Step 4
Whisk together 1/4 Cup of flour and water as needed to make a thick paste.
Step 5
Separate the phyllo sheet so that you have 2 thin sheets, a bottom layer and a top layer. Cover the top sheet with a damp kitchen/paper towel. Brush the bottom sheet with butter and then cover with the top sheet.
Step 6
Cut the sheets with a sharp knife to 2.5-3 inch thick strips.
Step 7
Working with one strip at a time place a tablespoon of spinach filling on the bottom of the strip.
Step 8
Fold to form a triangle and gently press to spread the stuffing. Then, fold again to layer and form another triangle until you are at the top.
Step 9
Seal the pastry with 1/4 tsp or so of the flour and water glue and repeat the same for the remaining portions
Step 10
To bake, preheat oven to 425 F and brush the tops of the samosas with butter. Bake for 12-17 minutes or until crisp golden brown.
Step 11
To fry, preheat oil to around 350 F and fry for 5-7 minutes or until crisp golden brown.
Step 12
Enjoy hot!