Indian · Appetizer

Samosas

Crispy triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas — India's favorite street snack.

Total time
1 hr 10 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Hard
Per serving
180 kcal
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Ingredients

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Equipment

deep fryer

Method

  1. Heat oil. Add cumin seeds until sizzle. Add ginger, chili, peas, garam masala, salt. Cook 3 min.
  2. Mix with mashed potatoes and cilantro. Cool.
  3. Fill each wrapper with 2 tbsp filling. Fold into triangle, seal with water-flour paste.
  4. Fry at 350F 4-5 min until golden and crispy. Drain.
  5. Serve hot with mint chutney and tamarind chutney.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
180
Protein
4g
Carbs
24g
Fat
8g
Fiber
3g

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

indian · samosas · appetizer · fried · potatoes · street-food · party · vegetarian

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