Vegetable Samosa Recipe
Spiced potatoes and peas wrapped in a pastry.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
For Frying
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Boil Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters. Boil them in salted water until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- 2
Mash Potatoes
Once cooled, mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl.
- 3
- 4
Combine Filling Ingredients
Add the mashed potatoes to the pan along with coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix everything well and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Pastry Preparation
- 5
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Assembling and Frying Samosas
- 6
Prepare to Fry
Heat 3 cups of oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 7
Roll the Pastry
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin oval shape. Cut the oval in half to form two semi-circles.
- 8
Form Samosas
Take one semi-circle, fold it into a cone shape, and seal the edge with water. Fill the cone with the potato-pea filling and seal the open edge by pinching it together.
- 9
Fry Samosas
Once the oil is hot, gently slide the samosas into the oil. Fry them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Serve
Serve the hot samosas with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
