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Samosa Recipe

Samosas are a popular Indian snack packed with a spicy potato and pea filling inside a crispy, golden pastry. Perfect for parties or as an appetizer, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil For the dough
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt For the dough
  • 1/2 cup water As needed
  • 3 medium potatoes Boiled, peeled, and diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For the filling
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Optional
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cups vegetable oil For frying

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 potato masher or fork
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 slotted spoon
  • 1 deep frying pan or wok
  • 1 paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Slowly add water, a little at a time, and knead until you get a stiff, smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. Add ginger and green chilies, sauté for 30 seconds, then add green peas and cook for 2 minutes if fresh or 4 minutes if frozen.
  5. Stir in the diced potatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes, mashing slightly but leaving some chunks.
  6. Turn off heat, add lemon juice and cilantro. Let filling cool to room temperature.
  7. Divide the rested dough into 6 equal balls, then roll each ball into a 6-inch circle and cut it in half to form two semi-circles.
  8. Take one semi-circle, brush the straight edge with water, and form a cone shape. Fill the cone with 2–3 teaspoons of filling and pinch the open edges together to seal.
  9. Repeat the filling and sealing steps for all dough balls.
  10. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry 3–4 samosas at a time until golden brown and crisp, about 7–8 minutes per batch.
  11. Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Notes

You can substitute the potato filling with cooked minced lamb or chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
Serve samosas warm with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Samosas can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying; fry directly from frozen, adding a minute or two to the cooking time.