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Homemade Samosas

Golden, crispy samosas filled with a savory blend of spiced potatoes and peas, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat. Easy to make from scratch and customize with vegetarian or meat fillings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • to taste salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 to 10 spring roll wrappers or phyllo sheets
  • as needed oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  • Add potatoes and peas, lightly mash and mix well. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Let the filling cool.
  • Cut wrappers into strips. Place a spoonful of filling at one end of a strip, fold into a triangle, sealing edges with a flour-water paste.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney or raita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Easy Weeknight Dinners, High Protein Meals, Indian Food, Samosa, Snack, Vegetarian Snacks
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