Samosas, a delectable delicacy originating from the Indian subcontinent, have captivated taste buds around the world with their crispy, golden-brown exterior and a flavorful, savory filling. These triangular pockets of joy, filled with a tantalizing blend of spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices, are a staple in many cuisines and a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best samosa recipe can be an exciting and rewarding experience. In this comprehensive article, we will guide you through the intricacies of samosa making, providing you with step-by-step instructions, valuable tips, and a diverse selection of recipes, ensuring that you create the perfect samosas that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY BAKED INDIAN SAMOSAS
This has all the flavor and heartiness of a great samosa without the frying. Although this is an easier, healthier version of the fried samosa, it tastes very authentic. This recipe has the added advantage that you can make ahead and freeze uncooked samosas, simply skip the egg brushing, freeze until you're ready and cook at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, plain, or with chutney.
Provided by pho1962
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a bowl; coarsely mash.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions, coriander seed, curry powder, ginger, salt, turmeric, cumin, allspice, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir tomatoes and peas into onion mixture; pour into mashed potatoes and thoroughly mix. Cool completely.
- Cut each pie crust into 8 even triangles. Spoon filling onto the wide end of each triangle; fold corners over filling creating a triangular 'hat' shape. Pinch the dough together to form a seal. Brush egg white over each samosa and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until samosas are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 396.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SAMOSAS
This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas, then air-fried to give them a healthier twist. In India's northern and western regions, samosas are a popular street food. They also make a perfect starter or side dish. -Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, ghee, salt and caraway seeds until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in enough water to form a firm dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 1 hour., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes start to cling to the skillet, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and salt; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in optional ingredients as desired. Set aside., Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 10x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring 1 corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of the half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with 3-4 tablespoons potato mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and and press seam to seal. Gently press the bottom of the samosa to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Preheat air fryer to 350°. Brush the samosas with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. In batches, arrange in a single layer without touching in the air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHICKEN SAMOSAS
This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango). The dough and filling can be made ahead for quick assembly before guests arrive. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour salt and oil until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and potato; cook and stir until potato is almost tender, 5-7 minutes. Add curry, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and cayenne; cook 2 minutes longer. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and potato is tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in peas an salt. Remove from heat., Divide dough into eight pieces. Roll one piece of dough into a 9x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring one corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of the half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and and press seam to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add samosas, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chutney if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEEF SAMOSAS
Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.
Provided by sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in potatoes and peas. Cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash together and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the oil. Brown cumin seeds and bay leaf. Mix in onions and ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic, fresh ginger root. Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon and cardamom. Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.
- Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into the potato and beef mixture. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold sheets into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
- In small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 346 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
KENYAN BEEF SAMOSAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, medium red onion, garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, ground coriander, cumin, scallions, frozen peas, fresh cilantro, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, water, flour, canola oil, lime wedge
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Snacks
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef. Use a spatula to break apart the meat and cook for 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until beef is brown and onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, and scallions to the meat. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the peas and cilantro, then cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the meat filling from the heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and water. Use your hand or a spatula to mix together. Once the dough pulls away from sides of the bowl, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and soft.
- Shape dough into a ball and brush with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm damp tea towel. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Remove tea towel and plastic wrap and roll the dough out into a 10-inch (25-cm) long log. Cut into 10 even sections. Take one section and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin circle about 10 inches (25-cm) in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Stack the dough circles as you roll them out, sprinkling a bit of flour between each one and keeping them covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
- In a greased large pan over high heat, place one of the circles of dough and cook for 10 seconds on each side. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cut one of the par-cooked dough circles into four quarters. Take one quarter and, with the round side closest to you, fold the bottom half to the right. Use the flour paste to seal the fold. Repeat with the left side, crossing over your previous fold to create a cone like pocket. Fill the pocket with meat filling, then fold the remaining tip of the dough towards you and seal with flour paste. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- In a large, deep pan, heat the canola oil to 350°F (180°C). Once the oil is at the correct temperature, carefully place 4-6 sambusas in the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until light, golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram
SPICED POTATO-STUFFED PASTRIES: SAMOSAS
This dough has a wonderful taste and texture and it's very easy to work with.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 18 samosas
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the dough: Mix the salt and flour in a medium bowl or a food processor. With a pastry blender, incorporate the butter until crumbs have formed. Add the water a few tablespoons at a time, until you can form a ball. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Let it rest for about 15 minutes more. You can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it.
- To make the filling: Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- If using fresh carrots, chop and simmer in water, to cover, in a small pot. Add the corn and peas to barely cook. Set aside to cool.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic, ginger, and chile and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garam masala, turmeric, chile powder, and salt and cook 2 minutes more.
- In a bowl combine the mashed potatoes, the onion and spice mixture, carrots, peas, corn, lemon juice, and chopped coriander. Mix well.
- To assemble the samosas: Divide the dough into 9 equal size balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 5-inch circle. Cut each circle in half.
- Brush the straightedge side with a little water, fold it in half, and align the two straight sides so they overlap to form a cone shape. Squeeze the edges together to make a tight seal. Place approximately 1 generous tablespoon of filling inside each cone, leaving the top edge clean. Moisten the inside top rim of the cone and press the edges together to make another tight seal. Place the samosas on a tray until ready to fry. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Heat approximately 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep saucepan. Fry several samosas at a time, being careful not to crowd them. When 1 side turns golden brown, flip it over to brown on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with chutney.
SAMOSAS
Samosas are flaky pastries filled with spicy potatoes and peas. In traditional Indian cuisine, they are deep-fried (and that is still and option). But baking them works very well and is easier and more healthful. All components can be made well ahead of time. Finished samosas can be stored for days in the refrigerator or freezer. Make the Dipping Sauce while the Samosas bake. Serve samosas with any curry or as a simple supper with Gingered Carrot Soup and Raita.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 15 or 16 medium-sized, very sa
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Dough 1) Place the flour in a medium-sized bowl. Mix in the salt. 2) Make a well in the center, and add the buttermilk or yogurt. Mix first with a spoon and then with your hand, to make a smooth dough. 3) Add extra flour, as needed, to keep the dough from being sticky. The dough will be quite soft. knead in the bowl for about 5 minutes. Cover tightly and refrigerate until you are ready to assemble the pastries.
- Filling: 1) Peel the potatoes and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until very soft. Drain and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Mash and set aside. 2)Melt the butter in a heavy skillet. Add onion, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, coriander, and salt. Saute over medium heat about 8 to 10 minutes, or until onions are quite soft. Add this to the mashed potatoes, along with the remaining ingredients. Mix well, but try not to smash the peas. Cool for at least 15 minutes before filling the pastries.
- To Assemble and Bake: 1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously oil a baking sheet. 2) Keep a small container of flour, a fork, a small bowl of water, and a pastry brush close at hand. Flour a clean surface, and, one by one, roll 1-inch balls of dough into 5-inch circles, using a rolling pin. 3) Place approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons filling in the center of each circle, and fold over, just like a turnover. Brush the inside edges of each circle with a little water, and fold the edges together to make a small hem. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until baking time. 4) To bake: Place the samosas on the oiled baking sheet. Brush the tops with oil. Bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees F., then reduce heat to 375 degrees F. and bake for 10 minutes more. For maximum crispness, turn the samosas over when you turn the oven down. 5) Serve within 5 minutes of baking, with Dipping Sauce. A nice way to serve the sauce is in individual saucers or tiny bowls, so each person can hold both samosa and sauce directly under his or her face while eating, and the sauce bowl can catch the drips. (It does drip, but that's one of the charms of this ritual.)
- For the dipping sauce: 1) Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves. 2) Heat to boiling, then let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. it will reduce slightly. 3) Serve warm or at room temperature with hot samosas.
TRADITIONAL BEEF SAMOSAS
Samosas filled with a delicious combination of spices.
Provided by CaraMeg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Mix in coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chile powder, and ginger. Add peas and water; bring to boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until any remaining liquid evaporates.
- Stir jalapenos and garam masala into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice; let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
- Drop about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold them over the filling, and seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers.
- Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add samosas in batches; fry until browned, 1 to 2 inches per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 153.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
My family enjoys the wonderful Indian flavors in a traditional samosa. Baked instead of fried, this version has fewer calories but keeps all the classic tastes and textures we love. -Amy Siegel, Clifton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes; set aside., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, salt, curry powder, cumin and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the mashed potatoes, garbanzo beans, peas and cilantro., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end facing you. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spray sheet with cooking spray; repeat with 1 more sheet of phyllo, spraying the sheet with cooking spray. Cut into two 14x4-1/2-in. strips., Place 2 tablespoons of filling on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold triangle over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, to the end of the strip., Spritz end of dough with spray and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and spritz top with spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, serve with mint chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURRIED BEEF SAMOSAS WITH MANGO-PAPAYA CHUTNEY
Categories Beef Herb Appetizer Fry Mango Papaya Curry Fall Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- for chutney:
- Combine all ingredients except currants in medium saucepan. Simmer until onion is tender and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in currants. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill.)
- Make samosas:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and flour and sauté 2 minutes longer. Transfer beef mixture to colander and drain oil. Cool.
- Lightly flour baking sheet. Arrange 12 wonton wrappers on work surface. Spoon scant 1 tablespoon filling in center of each. Brush edges with egg. Fold each wrapper diagonally in half, forming triangle. Press edges together to seal. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches. Heat to 350°F. Working in batches, fry samosas until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer samosas to paper towels. Serve samosas with chutney.
SAMOSAS WITH TAMARIND SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the samosas: Place the potatoes in a pot with cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool a bit.
- While they're still warm, peel and mash the potatoes and season with salt. Mix in the lemon juice, granulated sugar, cumin, cayenne, Thai bird chiles, cilantro and peas.
- Place some potato filling in the center the wonton wrappers. Moisten the edges of the wrappers, then fold into triangles and press to seal.
- Fill a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown.
- For the tamarind sauce: In a bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, apple butter, lemon juice, brown sugar, cayenne and some salt. Serve with the samosas.
VEGGIE SAMOSAS
The family will love these spicy samosas. Perfect for an appetizer or as a meal with a nice salad!
Provided by DeVera
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 1 minute. Add garlic, curry, ginger, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, cayenne pepper, celery seed, tarragon, and cinnamon. Cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add potatoes and mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
- Pour broth into the potato mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and broth is mostly absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Place flour in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center; add salt, oil, and water, in that order. Mix into a stiff dough, roll into a ball, and wrap in plastic wrap. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball into a 10-inch circle. Cut each circle in half, moisten the edges, and shape each half into a cone around your finger. Fill dough with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture. Pinch edges shut.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep-fryer. Deep-fry samosas in batches until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 130.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 20 samosas, 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the pastry by combining the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and then rubbing 1/4 cup of the ghee into the flour until well combined and mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, a tablespoon at a time, until the pastry comes together to form a ball, about 10 tablespoons. Knead the dough lightly and then form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to rest for at least 1 hour.
- While the dough is resting, make the filling. Peel the potatoes and cut into small dice. Heat 1/4 cup of ghee in a medium skillet and add the onion. Cook until the onion is lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the ginger, chile, coriander, garam masala, and cumin seeds and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the remaining salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper and cook, stirring, until well combined, about 6 minutes. Add the peas and 3 tablespoons of the cilantro and set aside to cool completely.
- While the filling is cooking, make the yogurt dipping sauce by combining the yogurt, remaining tablespoon of cilantro, mint, green onion, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine. Set aside, refrigerated, until ready to serve the samosas.
- Divide the samosa dough into 10 portions and roll each piece of dough into a circle about 5 inches in diameter. Cut each circle in half. Lightly moisten the straight edge of each half circle and press together to seal; you should now have a cone-shaped portion of dough. Carefully spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling into the dough cone and then moisten the remaining edges with a bit of water and press together to seal. Repeat with the remaining portions of dough and filling.
- When you are ready to fry the samosas, heat a large saucepan filled at least 2 inches with oil to about 340 degrees F. Fry the samosas, a few at a time and stirring to promote even cooking, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Note: these will float to the surface of the oil long before they are ready to be removed; make certain to cook them until the pastry is crispy and golden brown.) Remove using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat until all samosas have been fried. Serve immediately, with the yogurt dipping sauce and your favorite chutney.
SAMOSAS WITH POTATOES AND PEAS
Our homage to the savory Indian pastries calls for a cumin-studded dough and a hearty potato-and-pea filling. Serve fresh out of the fryer with a duo of homemade chutneys.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Dough:Whisk together flour, salt, and cumin. Work in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1/3 cup water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a clean surface; knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. Cover with a bowl. Let rest 1 hour. (Dough can be made ahead up to this point and refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to overnight.)
- Filling:In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches water. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Swirl in 1/4 cup oil. Add cumin, mustard, and coriander; cook until fragrant and mustard seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add onion, ginger, chile, and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a fork, until the texture of very chunky mashed potatoes. Add lemon juice, cilantro, and peas. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Once dough is rested, roll into a log about 10 inches long. Cut into 10 pieces (each about 1 1/2 ounces). Cover with plastic wrap. Working with one piece at a time on an unfloured surface, roll out to a 6-inch circle. Cut circle in half to create two half-moon shapes. Shape each half-moon into a cone by folding it in half and pinching the straight sides together. Fill each cone with heaping 2 tablespoons filling, then pinch closed to create a stuffed triangle. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- In a deep, heavy pot, heat remaining 2 quarts oil (it should come 2 inches up sides of pot) to 350 degrees. Working in batches so as not to crowd pot, fry samosas, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to keep oil temperature between 340 and 360 degrees. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Serve with chutneys, if desired.
EASY BEEF SAMOSAS
Here are some really easy-to-make samosas, which will be ready to serve in no time. Serve them with the sauce of your choice, such as mango chutney, coriander chutney, or even raita. They can be frozen easily before frying; simply defrost at room temperature and then fry as stated.
Provided by Joliecathy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook beef, onion, shallot, and thyme until meat is brown throughout and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface and cut it lengthways into thirds. Add a spoonful of meat mixture at the top of each strip and fold into triangles, pressing samosa edges together with moistened fingers. Continue with remaining meat mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Deep fry samosas in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 247.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
(THE BEST) VEGETARIAN/VEGAN VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Modified from: "Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking" These are delicious! The effort of making your own samosa crust, instead of buying phyllo dough, is well worth it. __________________________________________________________ Samosas may be served at room temperature or they may be served warm. Samosas may be made ahead of time (up to a day), refrigerated neatly in flat plastic containers, and then reheated in a 350 degree oven. If you wish to freeze samosas, fry them partially, drain them, and freeze them in a single layer in flat plastic containers. When you wish to eat them, defrost and fry them a second time.
Provided by Mystic_Mommy
Categories Asian
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 samosas, 2-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
- Add the softened butter and rub it in with your hands so that the flour resembles fine bread crumbs.
- Add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, and begin to gather the flour into a ball.
- You will need 5 tablespoons of water.
- Form a ball and begin to knead it.
- Knead well for about 10-15 minutes or until dough is very soft and pliable. (If you have a food processor, put the steel blade in place and empty the sifted flour and salt into a container.
- Add the softened butter and turn on the machine.
- When you have a bread-crumb consistency, begin to add about 5 tablespoons of water slowly through the funnel.
- Stop when the dough forms a ball.
- Take out the ball and knead it for 5-10 minutes or until it is very soft and pliable.).
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it sit for an hour in the refrigerator.
- The dough can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Make the stuffing.
- Peel the potatoes and dice them into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
- Heat the 4 tablespoons oil in a 10-12″ skillet over a medium flame.
- Put in the onion, stirring and frying until it turns a light-brown color.
- Add the peas, the ginger, Chinese parsley, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cover, lower heat and simmer very gently until peas are cooked. Stir every now and then and add additional water, a tablespoon at a time, if the skillet seems dried out.
- Now put in the diced potatoes, salt, coriander, garam masala, roasted ground cumin, & lemon juice.
- Keep heat on low and mix the spices with the potatoes. Continue cooking gently, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes.
- Check salt and lemon juice. Turn off heat and leave potato mixture to cool.
- Take the dough out of the refrigerator and knead again. Divide dough into 12 equal balls. Keep balls covered with plastic wrap.
- Place a small bowl of water on your work surface. Lightly flour on a pastry board.
- Flatten one of the dough balls on it and roll it out into a round about 6″ in diameter.
- Now cut the round in half with a sharp knife.
- Pick up one half and form a cone, making a 1/4″ overlapping seam.
- Using a little water, from the nearby bowl to create the seam.
- Fill the cone with a heaping tablespoon of the stuffing. Close the top of the cone by sticking the open edges of the triangle together, again with the help of a little water. This seam should also be 1/4″ wide.
- Press the top seam again and, if possible, "flute" it with your fingers. Put the samosa on a platter in a cool spot. Make all 24 samosas this way.
- Heat oil for deep frying (about 2-1/2″ deep) in a wok or other wide utensil over medium-low flame.
- When the oil is hot, drop in the samosas, as many as will lie in a single layer.
- Fry them slowly until they are golden brown, turning them over when one side seems done.
- When the second side of the samosas has turned a golden color, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper-towel-lined platter.
- Do all samosas this way.
CRISPY VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS WITH CILANTRO-YOGURT SAUCE
A Indian inspired vegetarian appetizer with a delicious filling, crispy filo pastry and a cool cilantro sauce!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Remove the package of thawed filo from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature while you work on the filling.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes. Place them in a pot with boiling water over medium high heat and cook the potatoes for about 5 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Drain them, reserve a little of the cooking water, and set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, set a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about four minutes. Then add the garlic and the ginger, and cook for a few more minutes until caramelized and fragrant. To the skillet, add the cumin seeds, the coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. This step is important-it will allow the spices to bloom and give the mixture a deep flavor.
- Next, add the potatoes to the skillet and season everything with salt. With the back of a wooden spoon, mash the potatoes gently and add about ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water to loosen up the mixture. Gently fold in the peas, cover the skillet and turn off the heat.
- To make the dipping sauce, place all ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or a small blender and mix until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt about ⅓ cup of butter and let it cool. Place one filo sheet on a clean surface. With a pastry brush, brush the filo with some butter. Top with a second filo sheet and brush it with some butter again. Cut the filo vertically into 8 strips. Place a spoonful of the filling in the bottom right corner of the pastry strip. Fold the pastry into a triangle, rolling it all the way to the top. Repeat with the rest of the filo until the entire filling is used.
- Place the samosa triangles on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with some of the melted butter. Bake for about 20 minutes or until crisp and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with the dipping sauce.
POTATO & PEA SAMOSAS (VEGAN)
This is a mild samosa suitable for children, while maintaining a flavor adults also love. My kids love it with some ketchup for dipping, while adults could enjoy it with an Indian dipping sauce such as plum or mango.
Provided by HippieVeganMamaTo5
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 12 samosas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan boil water.
- Add potatoes and frozen peas.
- Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander and ginger.
- Remove from heat and stir in potatoes and peas.
- Get one sheet phyllo pastry and brush one half with melted butter. Fold other half over on top of buttered half.
- Place approximately 4 Tablespoons potato mixture into one corner of phyllo sheet.
- Carefully make a triangle by folding corners over top of potato mixture and using brushed melter butter to stick each corner on top of each other.
- Repeat for remaining phyllo sheets and potato mixture.
- Heat oil for frying, approximately half an inch in bottom of pan.
- Fry samosas for approximately 2 minutes on each side, turning when bottom is golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel while cooking the rest.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 956.3, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 11.8
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Peas, carrots and potatoes in a spicy red curry sauce are folded into wonton wrappers and fried until golden brown in this classic appetizer or side dish.
Provided by Kikkoman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion; cook, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes or until soft. Add peas and carrots and curry sauce and cook 4-5 minutes. Cool.
- Lightly flour baking sheet. Cut each wonton wrapper in half on the diagonal to make 2 triangles. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons filling in center of each triangle. Brush edges of wrappers with water; fold in half to form a triangle and press edges together to seal. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- In deep-fryer or deep, heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry samosas a few at a time, turning occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 258.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
POTATO AND PEA SAMOSAS
Samosas are little fried Indian dough pouches filled with vegetables and/or meat. This vegetarian recipe calls for many spices. Indian and Asian specialty food stores carry most of them, but if you can't find one, season by taste as you go along. Feel free to add turmeric, mustard seeds, or dried cilantro.
Provided by lightly salted
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Add 4 tablespoons oil and rub in using your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Slowly add about 4 tablespoons water and gather dough into a stiff ball. Transfer dough to a clean work surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 5 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add onion to hot oil and stir-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cilantro, peas, chiles, 3 tablespoons water, and ginger. Cover and simmer over low heat until peas are cooked, about 5 minutes. Add more water if necessary to keep pan from drying out.
- Add cooked potatoes, lemon juice, coriander, chaat masala, amchur, cumin, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt to the frying pan. Stir to mix gently, adjust seasonings if necessary, and allow filling to cool for a few minutes.
- Combine 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl for the glue.
- Knead dough and divide into 8 balls; keep covered while assembling the samosas. Roll one ball into a circle roughly 7 inches in diameter. Cut in half using a sharp knife. Roll one half-circle into a cone with a 1/4-inch wide overlapping seam, gluing the seam together with a little bit of flour-water glue. Fill cone with 2 1/2 tablespoons of filling. Close top by using more flour-water mixture and pinching to seal. Flute top using fingers or the prongs of a fork, if desired. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Deep-fry samosas in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 216.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Samosa Dough: Use good quality samosa dough or make your own from scratch. The dough should be thin and pliable, yet strong enough to hold the filling.
- Preparation of Filling: Make sure the filling is well-seasoned and flavorful. Adjust the spices and herbs according to your taste preferences. Pre-cook the filling if necessary to ensure it's cooked through before assembling the samosas.
- Proper Sealing: Seal the samosas tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out. Use a fork or your fingers to crimp the edges of the dough firmly.
- Cooking Method: Samosas can be cooked by deep-frying or baking. If deep-frying, maintain the oil temperature at around 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking. If baking, preheat the oven to the desired temperature and bake until golden brown.
- Serve with Accompaniments: Samosas are often served with chutney, yogurt sauce, or tamarind sauce. These accompaniments enhance the flavors of the samosa and make them even more enjoyable.
Conclusion:
Samosas are a versatile and delicious snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and cooking methods to choose from, there's a samosa recipe for every taste. Whether you prefer classic fillings like potatoes and peas or more adventurous options like minced lamb or spicy chicken, you'll find a samosa recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, follow the tips and recipes provided in this article, and create your own delicious samosas at home. Experiment with different fillings and cooking methods to find your favorite combination, and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. Enjoy your homemade samosas and share the joy of this popular snack with those you love!
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