Baked Leftover Turkey Samosas

Name: Baked Leftover Turkey Samosas
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 3 tbsp curry paste (we used korma); 2 tbsp mango chutney; 2 tbsp natural yoghurt; 250g leftover turkey, chopped into small pieces; 200g leftover potatoes (boiled or roasted), chopped into small pieces; 250g frozen peas (or leftover green veg, chopped into small pieces); Bunch of coriander, finely chopped; 270g pack of filo pastry; 4 tbsp Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil; Salt & Pepper; For the dip:; 4 tbsp natural yoghurt; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 small red chilli, finely chopped; Bunch coriander, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil; 1 small garlic clove, crushed; Pinch salt & sugar

30 minutes

These Baked Leftover Turkey Samosas are packed with flavour, easy to make, and a brilliant way to use up Christmas leftovers. If you’re craving something with a little spice after a big festive meal, these crispy baked samosas are perfect for Boxing Day buffets, canapés, light lunches or an Indian‑inspired feast.

They’re also ideal all year round – swap turkey for leftover chicken, roast beef, lamb, vegetables, chickpeas, or even add Thai green curry paste for a different twist. Because they’re baked, not fried, they’re fuss‑free, lighter, and totally mess‑free.

Method

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan.
2

In a large bowl, mix together your curry paste, mango chutney and yoghurt. Season well with salt & pepper, then fold in the turkey, potato, peas and coriander.
3

Cut the sheets of filo pastry in half lengthways, to create 14 long strips of pastry. Take one sheet of filo and cover the rest with a damp tea-towel. Brush the pastry with Mellow Yellow Rapeseed Oil, making sure to cover right up to the edges.
4

Place a large tablespoon of your filling on the bottom left hand corner of the pastry in a triangle shape. Fold the pastry sheet over to encase the filling, then continue to fold up and over, forming triangles as you work up the pastry sheet, until you reach the top. Repeat with all the pastry sheets, until you have used up all your filling.
5

Place your samosas on a baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.
6

For the dip, combine all your ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Serve with your samosas and enjoy!
7

Preparation note:
You can prepare the samosas in advance and leave covered in the fridge, ready to be baked when needed.