Here’s a classic Samosa recipe—crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, perfect as a snack or appetizer:
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- ½ tsp salt
- Water (about ½ cup)
For the filling:
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- ½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
For frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Make the dough:
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and oil/ghee. Gradually add water and knead into a firm, smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes. - Prepare the filling:
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then onions and sauté until translucent. Add green chilies, ginger, turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and peas, salt, and fresh coriander. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes. Let the filling cool. - Shape the samosas:
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into an oval or circle, about 5–6 inches in diameter. Cut in half to make two semi-circles.- Fold each semi-circle into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a little water.
- Fill the cone with the potato-pea mixture. Seal the top edges carefully with water.
- Fry the samosas:
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally (about 4–6 minutes). Drain on paper towels. - Serve:
Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind sauce, or ketchup.
💡 Tips:
- For a baked version, brush samosas with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- You can also add cooked chicken or paneer to the filling for variation.
- Keep the oil at medium heat; too hot will brown the samosas outside while leaving the filling undercooked.
If you want, I can give a shortcut version with store-bought puff pastry that makes samosas in half the time, still crispy and tasty. Do you want that?
