Mauritian Chicken Samosas

Mauritian Chicken Samosas are a popular snack in Mauritius, known for their delicious filling and crispy pastry. This recipe combines aromatic spices with tender chicken, wrapped in a flaky pastry and fried to perfection.

Mauritian Chicken Samosas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 sheets of samosa pastry or phyllo dough
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  4. Take one sheet of samosa pastry or phyllo dough and place a spoonful of the chicken filling at one end. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding to the end of the pastry. Seal the edge with a little water.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the Mauritian Chicken Samosas hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pan Spoon Deep frying pan Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mauritian Chicken Samosas with a side of mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a burst of flavor.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$15