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.
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
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 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