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Potato Samosas Recipe

Potato Samosas are crispy pastries filled with spiced mashed potatoes and peas.They are wrapped in homemade dough and fried until golden and flaky.Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party food.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer / Snack
Cuisine Indian / South Asian

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup water plus 1 tbsp

For Potato Samosa Filling

  • 1 lb potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño
  • 2 tsp finely grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Make the Dough

  • Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in vegetable oil until the mixture resembles crumbs. Gradually add water and mix until a soft dough forms. Shape into a ball, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  • Place chopped potatoes in a saucepan and cover with about 1 inch of water. Cook until tender, then drain and mash roughly with a fork.
  • Return the saucepan to medium heat and melt butter. Add chopped onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for about 6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  • Add jalapeño and ginger and cook for another minute. Stir in cumin seeds, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook briefly until fragrant. Add mashed potatoes, remaining salt, frozen peas, and cilantro. Mix well and transfer to the refrigerator to cool.

Shape the Samosas

  • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a thin circle, then cut in half to create two semicircles.
  • Take one semicircle, brush the edges with water, and fold into a cone shape. Press the edges to seal. Fill the cone with about 2 tablespoons of potato filling and pinch the top to seal. Place on a cutting board so the base flattens slightly. Repeat with the remaining dough to form 12 Potato Samosas.

Fry the Samosas

  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan or Dutch oven to a depth of about 3 inches. When the oil reaches around 200°F, fry the Potato Samosas in batches for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Increase the heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Notes

  • Serve with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for authentic flavor.
  • Add finely chopped carrots or green beans for extra texture.
  • The filling can be prepared a day in advance.