World Flavors Cookbook

Classic Potato Samosa

Crispy, deep-fried pastry triangles stuffed with a savory spiced potato and pea filling.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ghee or oil
• 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp amchoor (dry mango powder)
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, ghee, salt, and water to make a firm dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
2. Sauté cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste, and spices. Add mashed potatoes and peas. Mix well and let cool.
3. Divide dough into balls and roll into thin ovals. Cut in half to form semi-circles.
4. Fold each semi-circle into a cone, fill with the potato mixture, and seal the edges with water.
5. Deep fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve hot with mint and tamarind chutney.