Spicy Samosa Surprise
Spicy Samosa Surprise is a popular Indian fast food snack that is crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. This recipe will guide you through making delicious samosas filled with a spicy potato and pea mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large potato, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour and oil. Add water gradually to form a stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the mashed potato, green peas, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, amchur, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle. Cut each circle in half to form semi-circles.
- Take one semi-circle, fold it into a cone shape, and seal the edges with water. Fill the cone with the potato and pea mixture, then seal the top edge with water.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until golden brown. 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
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Frying pan Slotted spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the samosas with tamarind chutney or mint chutney for a burst of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a healthier option, you can bake the samosas in the oven instead of frying them.
Cost
$10