Potato Samosa
Crispy Indian pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas and aromatic seasonings for a classic savory appetizer.
Potato Samosa is a classic Indian appetizer featuring a crisp, flaky pastry shell filled with warmly spiced potatoes and peas. Cumin, coriander, garam masala and ginger create the familiar savory aroma, while a little lemon juice brightens the filling. Samosas are commonly enjoyed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney or tea and are especially popular at celebrations and family gatherings. For a crisp pastry, keep the dough firm rather than soft and fry the samosas over medium-low heat so the shell cooks evenly and develops a flaky golden texture without browning too quickly.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 0.75 cups Green Peas
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 0.75 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cups Water
- 3 cups Cooking Oil for Frying
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Boil the potatoes until tender, then cool, peel and roughly mash them.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and ginger, then stir in the peas.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Add the potatoes, coriander, garam masala, chili powder and salt and cook until well combined.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Stir in the lemon juice and allow the filling to cool.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Combine the flour, salt and cooking oil, then gradually add water to make a firm dough.
⏱️ 8 minutes
Rest the dough briefly, divide it into portions and roll each portion into an oval.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Cut each oval in half, shape each half into a cone, fill with potato mixture and seal the edges firmly.
⏱️ 12 minutes
Heat the frying oil over medium-low heat and fry the samosas until crisp and golden brown.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Drain and serve warm with chutney.
⏱️ 2 minutes