Savory Vegetable Samosas
Samosas are a popular Indian street food that are made with a savory filling wrapped in a crispy pastry. This recipe for vegetable samosas is easy to make at home and can be filled with any type of vegetables that you like. The samosas are perfect for a quick snack or appetizer, and they can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or curry.
Samosas are believed to have originated in Central Asia, where they were first made with a meat filling. The samosas were brought to India by traders and travelers, and they quickly became a popular street food. Today, samosas are made all over India and are filled with a variety of different ingredients, including vegetables, meat, and cheese.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 potato, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Add the oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add enough water to form a dough.
  4. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  5. Divide the dough into small balls and let them rest for 30 minutes.
  6. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  7. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  8. Add the carrot, potato, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
  9. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  10. Let the vegetable mixture cool slightly.
  11. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough balls into thin circles.
  12. Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center of each circle.
  13. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle.
  14. Crimp the edges to seal.
  15. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  16. Fry the samosas until golden brown.
  17. Drain the samosas on paper towels.
  18. Serve hot.
Why It Works
  • The dough is made with a combination of flour and oil, which creates a crispy pastry that is not too greasy.
  • The vegetables are cooked until they are tender, but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • The garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder give the samosas a delicious flavor.
  • The samosas are fried until they are golden brown, which gives them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.