Samosa Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Samosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into dice; ¼ teaspoon cooking spray; 1 small carrot, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 50 g frozen green peas, thawed; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, rounded; 1 teaspoon garlic clove, pureed; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (or mint); 1 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 5 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Servings: persons

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into dice
¼ teaspoon cooking spray
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
50 g frozen green peas, thawed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, rounded
1 teaspoon garlic clove, pureed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (or mint)
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
5 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

1
Cook potatoes and carrot in boiling, salted water until tender - about 10 minutes.
2
Drain and partially mash them.
3
Mist non-stick frying pan with cooking spray.
4
Saute onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
5
Stir onion, peas, cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder, turmeric, garlic puree and fresh coriander or mint into potatoes and carrots.
6
Season to taste.
7
Cool completely.
8
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4/180C/350F Mist baking sheets with spray cooking oil.
9
Cut filo pastry sheets into strips, measuring approximately 30 cm x 10 cm (12 inches x 4 inches).
10
Place a tablespoon of mixture at one end of a pastry strip.
11
Fold over and over to make a triangle.
12
Repeat to make 20 samosas.
13
Mist with cooking spray, place onto baking sheets and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until golden.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into dice, ¼ teaspoon cooking spray, 1 small carrot, finely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Samosa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Samosa

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