Description

Delicious homemade samosas with a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a flavorful, spiced potato and pea filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water (as needed)

For the filling:

3 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
½ cup green peas (boiled)
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 green chili (finely chopped)
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

For frying:

Vegetable oil for deep frying

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Instructions

For the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
For the filling: Heat oil, add cumin seeds, ginger, chili. Sauté, then add potatoes, peas, spices. Cook, add lemon juice and cilantro. Cool.
Assembly: Divide dough, roll out, cut, form cones, fill with mixture, seal shut.
Frying: Heat oil, fry samosas until golden brown. Drain and serve hot with chutney.

Notes

To bake instead of fry, brush samosas with oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway. Air frying is also a great lower-fat option.