Name: Samosas (The Traditional Way + The Easy Way)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 0 About 60 samosas
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; half a small white onion; 1 teaspoon finely-chopped ginger; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1 Tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup water; 1.5 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and boiled until soft, then drained and mashed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish if desired; 1 package frozen phyllo pastry dough*, thawed; 6 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing; 4 (15-count) packages frozen mini phyllo cups*