Jul 09 2026
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Crab Samosas Recipe

Inspired by Coconut Lagoon
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Crispy samosas with avocado salsa and tamarind drizzle

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Ingredients

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Samosa Filling

Samosa Dough

Avocado Salsa

Tamarind Drizzle

Method

Prepare the Samosa Filling

  1. 1

    Sauté Ingredients

    In a pan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until onions are translucent.

  2. 2

    Mix in Crab

    Add the crab meat, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Make the Dough

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Knead for about 5 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Assemble and Fry Samosas

  1. 4

    Roll and Fill

    Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle, cut in half, and form a cone. Fill with the crab mixture and seal the edges.

  2. 5

    Fry Samosas

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the samosas until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Avocado Salsa

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste. Set aside.

Make Tamarind Drizzle

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, water, brown sugar, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

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