Samosa Filling Spicy Potato

Elevate your homemade samosas with this irresistible Spicy Potato Samosa Filling! Featuring a blend of tender mashed potatoes and vibrant green peas, this recipe is a flavor-packed celebration of Indian spices. Aromatic cumin and mustard seeds create a sizzling base, while turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder infuse the filling with bold, earthy warmth. A dash of garam masala and tangy amchur (dry mango powder) add depth and complexity, perfectly balanced by fresh green chilies and ginger. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves, this quick and easy vegetarian filling is ideal for stuffing samosas, puff pastries, or even as a side dish on its own. Whether you're preparing for a party or indulging in a cozy snack, this recipe delivers authentic street food-style goodness in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 0.5 cup Green peas
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 medium Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain, peel, and mash the potatoes. Set them aside.

Step 2

2. In a small saucepan, boil the green peas for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Sauté for 30 seconds until the seeds begin to crackle.

Step 4

4. Add the chopped green chilies and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

Step 6

6. Add the mashed potatoes and green peas to the skillet. Mix well to combine the spices evenly with the potatoes and peas.

Step 7

7. Stir in the garam masala, amchur (dry mango powder), and salt. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 8

8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the finely chopped coriander leaves.

Step 9

9. Let the filling cool to room temperature before using it to stuff samosas or any other pastry of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1078.6

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2458.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 26.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.6mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 4723.1mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 67.0%