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Indian Samosa
Indian samosa
Indian samosa is a popular savory snack that originated in India. It is a triangular-shaped pastry filled with a delicious mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat or lentils. The pastry is typically deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Samosas are often served with chutney or sauces and are enjoyed as a tasty appetizer or snack in Indian cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes boiled, peeled, and mashed
- 1/2 cup green peas boiled
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green chili finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 12-16 samosa pastry sheets store-bought or homemade dough
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Add mashed potatoes, boiled peas, and salt. Mix everything together and cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
- Take a samosa pastry sheet or make a cone shape with homemade dough and fill it with the potato mixture. Seal the edges using water to form a triangular shape.
- Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the samosas in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the samosas from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauces of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 176mg (8%)Potassium: 555mg (16%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 151IU (3%)Vitamin C: 31mg (38%)Calcium: 39mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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