Alper Sarikaya — Samosas

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 small white onion
• 1 tsp ginger , fresh, finely chopped
• 1/4 C peas , frozen
• 1 tbsp coriander , ground
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin , ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 C water
• 1 1/2 lb potatoes , Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and boiled until soft, drained and mashed
• 1/4 C cilantro , fresh, chopped
• 1 package frozen phyllo pastry dough , thawed
• 6 tbsp butter , melted, for brushing