Vegetable Samosas

Delight your taste buds with these crispy, golden-brown Vegetable Samosas, a beloved Indian snack bursting with flavor and texture! Featuring a perfectly flaky homemade pastry, each samosa is filled with a savory spiced mixture of mashed potatoes, green peas, and vibrant aromatics like cumin, coriander, and ginger. The dough, enriched with carom seeds (ajwain) and ghee, ensures a soft yet crisp texture, while the filling is brought to life with fresh cilantro, green chilies, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Pan-toasted spices elevate the filling, delivering a fragrant and authentic punch in every bite. These samosas are deep-fried to perfection and served piping hot—ideal for pairing with tangy tamarind or refreshing mint chutney. Perfect for snacking, parties, or a delicious appetizer, these handmade samosas are sure to impress with their irresistible blend of crunch and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 4 tablespoons ghee
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 medium potatoes
• 0.5 cup green peas
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 small green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cups oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and carom seeds. Rub in the ghee with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add water, kneading to form a smooth and firm dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then peel and roughly mash them. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a pan over medium heat and toast the coriander and cumin seeds until aromatic. Crush them lightly.

Step 5

In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once hot, add the ginger and green chilies, and cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the turmeric, ground coriander, and red chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the peas and cook until they are soft.

Step 7

Mix in the crushed spices and mashed potatoes. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and season with salt to taste. Let the mixture cool.

Step 8

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then a thin oval shape. Cut each oval in half to form two semi-circles.

Step 9

Shape each semi-circle into a cone and fill it with about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture. Seal the edges with a little water to form a triangle.

Step 10

Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 11

Heat oil for frying in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes each batch.

Step 12

Drain the samosas on paper towels to remove excess oil and serve hot with tamarind or mint chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2088.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10087.2

Total Fat 1003.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 143.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4805.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 223.3mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 3868.9mg	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: 85.8%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 12.5%