Vegetable samosas, a delectable delight of the Indian subcontinent, have captivated taste buds worldwide with their crispy exterior and flavorful fillings. These triangular pockets of goodness, crafted from refined flour and stuffed with a vibrant array of vegetables, are a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main course, vegetable samosas hold a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts, offering a harmonious blend of spices, vegetables, and the comforting warmth of dough fried to perfection.
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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
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.
(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.
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
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Mix 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup chopped leftover cooked vegetables (such as carrots or green beans), 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder and 1 tablespoon each chopped cilantro, mint and ginger; season with salt and cayenne pepper. Roll a sheet of puff pastry into a 14-inch square, then cut into 25 smaller squares and place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each. Brush the edges with a beaten egg, fold into triangles and press to seal. Bake at 350 degree until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Mix yogurt with leftover cranberry sauce for dipping.
SAMOSAS: FRIED INDIAN VEGETABLE PASTRIES
Steps:
- To make the dough, sift the flour and salt into medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter and rub the mixture between the palms of your hands to evenly distribute, letting the fat-coated flour fall back into the bowl. Continue until the flour is evenly coated. Add 6 tablespoons of the water, mix, and work until the dough comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes into a firm dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- To make the filling, in a large saute pan or skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of clarified butter over medium-high heat. Add the coriander seeds and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the onions and ginger, and cook, stirring, until starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile peppers, garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring until the potatoes start to color and become dry, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then adjust the seasoning, to taste. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal portions and roll each into a 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut each into 8 equal parts and roll into smooth balls. Place each ball on the floured surface and roll into a thin circle, about 6-inches in diameter. Cut each circle in half (2 semi-circles). Spoon about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each semi-circle. Brush the edges with water and fold the dough over the filling. Press the edges together to seal. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat the oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F. Add the pastries in batches and cook at 300 degrees F, turning, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
BAKED SWEET POTATO VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Samosas are a delicious Indian treat. A crisp outside pastry with a savory filling that is either vegetarian, chicken, or lamb. This recipe is a spin on the classic samosa, using sweet potatoes instead of plain, and using pre-made pie crust so they can be baked in the oven instead of deep-fried. Chicken stock can be used for vegetable stock if you're not concerned about keeping them vegetarian-friendly.
Provided by cburg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Saute sweet potato, eggplant, and onion in hot oil until the onion is softened, 7 to 10 minutes; season with curry powder, cumin, and garam masala.
- Pour stock into the pot. Bring liquid to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until vegetables are completely tender, adding more broth as needed to keep mixture moist, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and set aside to let mixture cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lie each pie crust onto a lightly-floured surface. Cut each crust into 8 wedges. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture into the middle of each triangle.
- Bring two corners of each triangle together, pressing the dough along the edges to seal. Bring up the last corner and seal the last edge. Arrange samosas onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPICY VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Samosas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 36 samosa
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion, carrot, potatoes and ginger in oil until soft, 5 minutes or so.
- Add curry powder, salt, cumin, cayenne and pepper to mixture.
- Add water; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. If water is not absorbed, uncover and cook until just about evaporated.
- Add peas and cook a few minutes, then stir in coriander and remove from heat.
- If using larger egg roll wrappers, cut in half diagonally to make 2. Place a tablespoon of filling in center of each wrapper (depending on size), then moisten edges of wrapper with water; fold in half to form triangle and press edges together to seal.
- Arrange on baking sheet and brush lightly with oil.
- Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Serve with coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, and/or hot onion relish.
Tips:
- To make the samosas even crispier, try baking them instead of frying them. Simply preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the samosas for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- If you don't have any garam masala on hand, you can make your own by combining the following spices: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Samosas can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. To freeze the samosas, simply place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for 1 hour. Once the samosas are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When you're ready to cook the samosas, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, fry or bake the samosas according to the instructions in the recipe.
Conclusion:
Vegetable 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. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a vegetable samosa recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give vegetable samosas a try!
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