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Crispy Vegetable Samosas

ByCulinary TeamLast updated

Golden, flaky pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas - the perfect Indian appetizer for any occasion.

Medium
Prep: 45 minsCook: 20 minsServes: 12 samosas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ghee or oil
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds
  • 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 green chilies, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make dough: Mix flour, ghee, ajwain, and salt. Add water gradually to form stiff dough. Rest 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil, add cumin seeds. Add potatoes, peas, and all spices. Cook for 5 minutes. Cool.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into oval, cut in half.

  4. 4

    Form each half into a cone, seal edge with water. Fill with potato mixture.

  5. 5

    Seal the top edge, pressing firmly.

  6. 6

    Heat oil to 325°F. Fry samosas on medium-low heat until golden, about 8-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain and serve hot with tamarind and mint chutney.

Chef's Notes

Samosas are the quintessential Indian street food snack. Our recipe features a super crispy, flaky pastry with a perfectly spiced potato filling. Serve with tamarind and mint chutneys for an authentic experience.

SPICE ROOM Kitchen, Culinary Team at SPICE ROOM Denver

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Crispy Vegetable Samosas

Prep: 45 mins · Cook: 20 mins · Serves: 12 samosas

Key ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup ghee or oil, 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds, 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed, 1/2 cup green peas, 1 tsp cumin seeds…

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