Description
These Spiced Potato and Pea Samosas are crispy, golden pastry pockets filled with a flavorful mixture of mashed potatoes, green peas, and aromatic Indian spices. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 10–12 samosa pastry sheets or spring roll wrappers
- Water-flour paste for sealing (2 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
- Stir in turmeric, coriander, chili powder, and garam masala.
- Add green peas and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mashed potatoes, salt, lemon juice, and cilantro. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
- Cut the pastry sheets into strips and form a cone at one end.
- Fill each cone with 1-2 teaspoons of the potato-pea mixture.
- Seal the edges with water-flour paste to form a triangle. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.
Notes
- You can bake the samosas at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes as a healthier option.
- Use store-bought puff pastry as an alternative wrapper.
- Add finely chopped green chilies for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg