Description
Crispy, golden pastries filled with a flavorful spiced potato and green pea mixture, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 12 samosa wrappers or spring roll pastry sheets
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger and garlic, cook for another minute.
- Stir in the mashed potatoes and peas. Mix well.
- Add coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Mix and let the filling cool.
- Place a wrapper on a clean surface, fill with 1-2 tablespoons of the potato mixture, and fold into a triangle. Seal the edges with water.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.
Notes
- You can bake or air fry the samosas for a healthier version.
- Add chopped green chilies for extra heat.
- Make ahead and freeze uncooked samosas for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg