Crunchy Potato Onion Samosas

Indulge in homemade samosas, crisp and golden with a flavorful filling of spiced potatoes and caramelized onions. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these triangular pastries are sure to impress at any gathering. Serve them with mint chutney for an extra punch of flavor!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Step by step making process

Wheat dough

Step -1

In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour and salt. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix until crumbly. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

Frying onions

Step -2

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle. Then, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.

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Step -3

Add boiled and mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, garam masala, green chilies, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Samosa shape making

Step -4

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a ball. Roll out each ball to a thin oval shape and cut in half.

Samosa filling

Step -5

Take one half, form a cone by sealing the straight edge with water. Fill with the potato-onion mixture, then seal the open edge by pressing firmly.

Frying samosa in oil

Step -6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the samosas until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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Step -7

Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.