Dairy-Free Vegetable Samosas

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Dairy-Free Vegetable Samosas are a plant-based delight perfect for snacking, appetizers, or party platters. Featuring a flaky homemade pastry shell filled with a spiced medley of tender potatoes, carrots, peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and turmeric, this recipe offers an authentic taste of Indian cuisine without any dairy. The dough is straightforward to prepare, and the filling comes together in a fragrant sauté, making these samosas as fun to make as they are to eat. Fried to perfection, each savory bite is perfectly complemented by your favorite dairy-free chutney or dipping sauce. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply craving a globally-inspired treat, these samosas are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Water
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 0.75 cups Frozen peas
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups Neutral oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and knead until a firm dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Boil the diced potatoes and carrot in a pot of salted water until tender (around 8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.

Step 6

Add ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder (if using). Stir well to coat the onion mixture in spices.

Step 7

Fold in the boiled potatoes, carrots, and peas. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lightly mash some of the potatoes for texture.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed and let the filling cool completely.

Step 9

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter and cut in half to form two semi-circles.

Step 10

Shape each semi-circle into a cone by folding and sealing the straight edge with a little water. Fill the cone with the vegetable filling (about 1–2 tablespoons), then seal the open edge by pinching or folding.

Step 11

Heat neutral oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the samosas in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp (about 3–5 minutes per batch). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 12

Serve the samosas warm with your favorite dairy-free chutney or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5907.9

Total Fat 531.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2440.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262.0mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 2866.3mg	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: 77.9%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 19.5%