Chicken Samosa

Crispy, golden, and packed with bold flavors, Chicken Samosas are a delightful snack that combines tender minced chicken with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Enveloped in a buttery homemade pastry that’s fried to perfection, these savory hand pies boast a flaky exterior and a juicy, spiced filling infused with fresh cilantro and a hint of green chili heat. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, these samosas are surprisingly easy to make, with detailed steps guiding you through crafting the dough, assembling the perfect cone shape, and frying them to crispy goodness. Pair them with your favorite chutney for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or teatime indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 pound chicken breast, minced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the ghee or butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Slowly add the water, a little at a time, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

For the filling, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chili, cooking for another minute until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the minced chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.

Step 6

Season the chicken with ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.

Step 7

Continue to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked and no liquid is left in the pan. Stir in the chopped cilantro and remove from heat to cool.

Step 8

Divide the dough into small balls, approximately 20, and roll each ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

Step 9

Cut each circle in half to create two semi-circles. Take one semi-circle and form a cone by overlapping the straight edges. Seal the edges with a little water.

Step 10

Fill the cone with the chicken filling, leaving a little space at the top. Seal the open edge of the cone by pressing the edges together with a little water.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 12

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium-high heat.

Step 13

Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 14

Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 15

Serve the samosas warm with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1663.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6473.1

Total Fat 551.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 519.4mg	0%
Sodium 5106.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 172.5g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 234.9mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 2200.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 13.4%