Spinach and Cheese Samosas

Authentic Indian pastries filled with spiced spinach and cheese, served golden-brown and crisp as a starter or canapé.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 178 kcals 4272.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.8 grams 402.1 grams
Fat 12.4 grams 298.6 grams
Protein 3.3 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
24 pieces
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
125
g
50
g
Cheese
To taste
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Panch Phoran
Indian spice blend
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
For the filling
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep-fat frying
Vegetables
2
pieces
Red Onion
Finely chopped
500
g
1
piece
Green Chilli
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix plain flour, self-raising flour, and butter with warm water to form an elastic dough.
  • Roll the dough into 12 circles and cut each into half to make 24 pieces.
  • Fry chopped onions and panch phoran in oil until the onions are golden-brown.
  • Add spinach and chilli, season with salt, and cook until the spinach has wilted.
  • Stir in the cheese after removing the mixture from the heat.
  • Place a teaspoon of filling in each dough semi-circle and fold into triangles.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan and fry samosas in batches for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Drain the samosas on kitchen paper and serve.