Description
Spiced Potato and Pea Samosas are crispy, golden pastries filled with a flavorful mixture of mashed potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices. These popular Indian snacks are perfect as appetizers or party bites.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 package samosa pastry sheets or homemade dough
- Water and flour paste (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add ginger and green chili, sauté for a minute, then stir in the green peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the mashed potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro. Let the filling cool.
- Take a samosa pastry sheet or a ball of dough, roll into a cone shape, and fill with 1-2 tablespoons of the potato mixture.
- Seal the edges with flour-water paste and shape into a triangle.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry samosas in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.
Notes
- To make them healthier, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or air fry until crispy.
- You can freeze uncooked samosas and fry them straight from the freezer when needed.
- Serve with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg