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Indian Samosas Easier

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These Indian Samosas offer a delicious shortcut to the classic street-food favorite. By using pre-made spring roll wrappers, you skip the labor-intensive process of rolling dough from scratch while still achieving that signature flaky, crisp exterior. The filling is a robust blend of diced potatoes, sweet peas, and aromatic spices like curry powder, ginger, and garlic, creating a savory and comforting bite. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick vegetarian meal, these samosas are best served hot with a side of tangy chutney or mint yogurt dip.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 115
Dietary: Vegan
Description
These Indian Samosas offer a delicious shortcut to the classic street-food favorite. By using pre-made spring roll wrappers, you skip the labor-intensive process of rolling dough from scratch while still achieving that signature flaky, crisp exterior. The filling is a robust blend of diced potatoes, sweet peas, and aromatic spices like curry powder, ginger, and garlic, creating a savory and comforting bite. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick vegetarian meal, these samosas are best served hot with a side of tangy chutney or mint yogurt dip.
Ingredients
  • Oil, vegetable
  • Onion; finely chopped
  • Ginger root; fresh, chopped
  • Garlic; finely chopped
  • Curry powder
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Peas; frozen
  • Potatoes; cooked and diced
  • Coriander; chopped fresh
  • Spring Roll Wrappers
  • Egg, lightly beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the skillet.
  3. 3
    Cook the aromatics for a few minutes until softened but not browned.
  4. 4
    Stir in the curry powder and salt, cooking for 30 to 60 seconds to release the fragrance.
  5. 5
    Add the water, frozen peas, and diced cooked potatoes to the skillet.
  6. 6
    Heat the mixture thoroughly, stirring to combine all ingredients well.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh coriander.
  8. 8
    Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling.
  9. 9
    Separate the spring roll wrappers individually; cover unused wrappers with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
  10. 10
    Place a tablespoon of the cooled filling onto each wrapper.
  11. 11
    Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg.
  12. 12
    Fold the wrapper over the filling into a triangular shape, sealing the edges firmly.
  13. 13
    Place the assembled samosas on a baking sheet lined with a clean tea towel.
  14. 14
    Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  15. 15
    Fry the samosas in batches for a few minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
  16. 16
    Drain the fried samosas on a rack or paper towels.
  17. 17
    Serve hot, optionally with chutney as a dip.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 115kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g6%
Saturated Fat 1.05g6%
Cholesterol 2.9mg1%
Sodium 307mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 17.7g6%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 0.55g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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