Aloo Shingara (spiced Potato Samosas)

Aloo Shingara is a popular Bangladeshi snack made with spiced potato filling wrapped in a crispy pastry shell. It's a delicious and savory treat enjoyed by many.

Aloo Shingara (spiced Potato Samosas)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander leaves, and salt.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle. Cut each circle in half to form semi-circles.
  4. Take one semi-circle, fold it into a cone shape, and seal the edges with water. Fill the cone with the potato mixture and seal the open edge to form a triangular samosa. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large bowl Rolling pin Deep frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Aloo Shingara hot with tamarind chutney or mint chutney.

Tips & tricks

For a healthier alternative, you can bake the samosas in the oven instead of deep frying.

Cost

$10