Samosa (potato And Pea Samosas)

Samosa is a popular Afghan snack made with a crispy, flaky pastry filled with a savory potato and pea mixture. It's a delicious appetizer or snack that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Samosa (potato And Pea Samosas)

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup green peas, boiled
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 sheets of samosa pastry or phyllo dough
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add mashed potatoes, boiled peas, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
  5. Cut the samosa pastry sheets into long strips. Take one strip and fold it into a triangle, sealing the edges with water.
  6. Fill the triangle with the potato and pea mixture and seal the edges to form a samosa. Repeat with the remaining strips and filling.
  7. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until they turn golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

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
6g

Supplies

Frying pan Deep pan for frying Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl

Tools

Stove Tongs Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Samosas are best served hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the samosas are sealed properly to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.

Cost

$10