Vegetable Samosas

Crisp and spicy vegetarian samosas featuring a handmade pastry filled with seasoned potatoes, carrots, peas, and aromatic Indian spices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 182.1 kcals 2185 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.3 grams 267 grams
Fat 8.8 grams 105.4 grams
Protein 3.5 grams 42.1 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
12 samosas
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Free-Range Egg
Separated; yolk for pastry and white for sealing
Fruits
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
For the pastry
Liquids
112.5
ml
Warm Water
As needed for dough
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
For the pastry
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
tsp
Garam Masala
Groundspice
1
tsp
Salt
For the filling
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
4
piece
Garlic
Finely chopped cloves
10
piece
Curry Leaves
Finely chopped
1
handful
OilsFats
2
tsp
Vegetable Oil
For the pastry
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For frying the filling
Vegetables
2
piece
Potato
Peeled and cubed
2
piece
Carrot
Finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
piece
Green Chilli
Seeds removed, finely chopped
75
g
Peas
Frozen, defrosted

Steps

  • Mix flour and salt, then stir in oil and egg yolk until crumbly.
  • Add warm water to form a smooth dough, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Boil potatoes for 15 minutes, drain, and cut into 0.5cm cubes.
  • Boil carrots for 10 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Fry onion with turmeric, garam masala, mustard seeds, and pepper for 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, chilli, curry leaves, potato, and carrot, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in peas, cook until heated, then add lemon juice and coriander.
  • Roll dough pieces into 15cm circles and cut each in half.
  • Fold each semicircle into a cone, seal with egg white, and fill with the vegetable mixture.
  • Deep-fry the samosas in small batches for 4 minutes until golden-brown and crisp.