Vegetable Samosa
Crispy, golden Indian pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions. Served with mint chutney and tamarind sauce for an authentic appetizer.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 cups potatoes, boiled and diced
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 whole green chilies, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add oil and rub with fingertips until breadcrumb texture forms.
- 2
Gradually add warm water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
- 3
Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle on a floured surface.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- 5
Add diced onion and green chilies. Sauté until onion turns golden, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in boiled potatoes, peas, coriander powder, garam masala, and amchur. Mix well and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Let cool slightly.
- 7
Cut each dough circle in half. Wet the straight edge with water. Fold into a cone shape and seal the edge.
- 8
Fill cone with 1.5 tbsp potato mixture. Wet the top edge and seal by pressing the sides together.
- 9
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan or wok. Carefully add samosas in batches, frying 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- 10
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with mint chutney and tamarind sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- cutting board
- small bowl for water
- deep frying pan or wok
- food thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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