Samosas are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a quick and easy meal. Samosas are made with a simple dough that is filled with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes, peas, onions, and spices. They are then fried or baked until golden brown and crispy. Samosas can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tamarind chutney or mint chutney.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
POTATO AND PEA SAMOSAS
Healthy little pastry pockets of potato and peas flavoured with Indian spices, samosas are ideal for afternoon tea, canapés or a buffet
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Side dish
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the pastry, add the oil to the flour with 100ml warm water and mix to form a dough. Knead briefly and leave to rest for 30 mins.
- Fry the onions, garlic, ginger and chilli together in 2 tbsp oil for 1 min, then add the potatoes. Cook over a low heat, stirring often, until the potatoes are cooked through - add a little water if they begin to stick. Add the peas or beans and cook until tender, then stir in the coriander, season well and leave to cool.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Divide the dough into 8 balls. One by one, roll each ball into a thin circle, then halve to make 2 semi-circles. Use your finger to brush a little water along the straight edges. Hold one and bring the 2 corners together and, using your hand as a cup, seal along the straight edge to form into cones.
- Fill the cones with the potato mix and pinch the tops closed, sealing again with water. Brush with remaining oil on all sides. Put on baking sheet and bake for 20 mins or until the pastry is crisp. Serve with mango chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
POTATO AND PEA SAMOSAS
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a small nonstick pan. Add the mustard seeds and fry for about ten seconds, or until they begin to splutter.
- Add the onion and ginger, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over a high heat. Add the peas, and stir well. Add the coriander, cumin, chile powder, garam masala, mango powder, salt to taste, and a splash of water. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the potatoes, and cilantro, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Unroll the phyllo pastry dough, cover with plastic wrap and a damp tea or kitchen towel. Peel off one sheet and keep the rest covered so that it doesn't dry out. Lay the pastry sheet flat on a clean surface, and brush with melted butter. Fold in one third of the pastry lengthwise towards the middle. Brush again with the butter and fold in the other side to make a long triple-layered strip.
- Place one rounded teaspoon of the filling mixture at one end of the strip, leaving a 1-inch border. Take the right corner and fold diagonally to the left, enclosing the filling and forming a triangle. Fold again along the upper crease of the triangle. Keep folding in this way until you reach the end of the strip. Brush the outer surface with more butter. Place the triangle onto a baking sheet and cover while you make the rest of the samosas. Sprinkle over a few sesame seeds, if using.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and crisp, turning halfway through the cooking time.
- To serve, place the samosas onto a large serving plate with a bowlful of chutney.
- * Can be found in specialty Asian markets.
POTATO AND PEA SAMOSA
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 3h45m
Yield 2 to 3 dozen samosas
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the baking potatoes. Bake the potatoes in the oven until done, about 45 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then split in half lengthwise to release steam. When cool to the touch, use a fork to mash and fluff the potatoes. Place in a mixing bowl. Discard potato skins.
- Preheat the deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
- In a large saute pan, heat the ghee. Sweat the onions, garlic, jalapeno, and peas for about 1 minute, or until glossy. Add the ginger, cumin, and coriander. Cook another 20 seconds. Pour over the mashed potato. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and taste to correct seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir in cilantro. Allow to cool completely before shaping into samosas.
- To form the samosas, take a generous tablespoon of the filling and with your hand form a cone shape. Place on top of the wonton wrapper, at an angle. Beat together the egg and water to make an eggwash.
- Eggwash the edges of the wrapper and proceed to roll wrapper around the filling, making sure that the top flap is folded to secure filling. Repeat process until you have used up all the filling. Deep-fry the samosas until done, golden and crisp. Serve with Tamarind and Date Chutney.
- In a large saucepan, combine the tamarind pulp, dates, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then lower to a simmer. Cook mixture until tamarind paste has dissolved into the water, about 1 hour, stirring every now and then.
- Pass mixture through a food mill. Discard the pulp. Pass the puree through a chinois or fine strainer. Return the puree to the saucepan. Add the remaining 1 cup sugar and 4 cups water. Stir and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Reduce until thickened. Transfer to a non-reactive container and allow to cool completely. Refrigerate until needed.
- Yield: 4 cups
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.
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.
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS WITH POTATOES AND PEAS
Seemingly intimidating to make, these samosas actually couldn't be easier! Fresh, homemade, and just as good (if not better!) as they serve at your favorite Indian restaurant. There may be plenty filling left over, which can just be eaten plain.
Provided by AshleyLynne
Categories Pastry Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
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 just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place peas in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Set aside. Combine garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and set spice mixture aside.
- Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Drizzle in oil and rub in using your fingers. Add about 6 tablespoons ice water and work it into the dough. Add additional ice water as necessary to create a firm dough. Knead for 1 to 2 minutes and put aside to rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain potatoes. Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and ginger-garlic paste; cook and stir until onions are translucent and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add spice mixture and stir to combine. Add cooked potatoes and stir. Mash using a fork or potato masher to the desired consistency. Add cooked peas and lemon juice; mix filling until well combined.
- Knead dough and tear off approximately 10 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and roll each ball into a thin circle about 6 inches in diameter. Cut dough circles in half. Add a spoon of filling to each half-circle; use a finger dipped in water to wet the edges of the dough and press edges together using a fork to seal.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry samosas in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 521.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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
Tips:
- For the crispiest samosas, use a combination of all-purpose flour and semolina flour.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the samosas. If the oil is not hot enough, the samosas will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Fry the samosas in small batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan and cook evenly.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the samosas from the oil so that they can drain properly.
- Serve the samosas hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Samosas are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a quick snack, samosas are sure to be a hit.
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