Homemade Samosa Recipe | Crispy & Flavorful Every Time
Learn how to make the perfect crispy samosa at home. Step-by-step recipe, expert tips, and variations to suit every craving.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Carom seeds Ajwain – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Ghee or oil – 4 tbsp.
- Water – ~¾ cup as needed
For the Filling:
- Aloo – 3 big boiled and mashed
- Green peas – ½ cup boiled
- Ginger – 1 inch grated
- Green chilli – 1 very finely chopped
- Garam masala – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Red chili powder – ½ tsp
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Green coriander- 2 tbsp finely chopped
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Optional / Substitutes:
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour mix for rolling out the dough
- Vegan butter or oil in place of ghee
- Load with paneer cheese, tofu for the richness
- Substitute sweet potato or lentils for a variation
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough (15 Minutes)
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and Ajwain.
- Mix ghee/oil and crumble it with the flour.
- Gradually add water and knead the dough until it becomes stiff.
- Cover by a damn cloth and leave aside to rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Filling (20 minutes) Fill a small bowl with cold water.
- 6 Heat the remaining oil in a pan and put cumin seed into it.
- Ginger, green chili and Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add mashed potatoes and peas.
- Mix well after adding the spices and salt.
- Serve with lemon juice and chopped coriander.
- Allow the filling to cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Fill and Assemble the Samosas (20 min)
- Form dough into small balls.
- Roll out into an oval and cut in half.
- Shaped in to cone with one half and use water to seal edges.
- Fill with 1-2 tablespoon of the potato filling.
Step 4: Fry or Bake (20 min)
- To fry: Just warm oil on medium-low. Fry until you see the rolls turning golden brown (~6-8 min per batch).
- To bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush with oil and bake for 30–35 mins.
Notes
Nutritional information (Per samosa)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
