Samoosas – Mixed Vegetable Filling

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A savory, aromatic vegetable filling spiced with cumin and curry leaves, perfect for homemade samoosas.
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This recipe yields a rich, aromatic filling for traditional samoosas, blending frozen mixed vegetables with fresh aromatics. The flavor profile is built on a base of sautéed onions, garlic, and green chilies, deepened by the earthy warmth of ground cumin and turmeric. Fresh curry leaves and cilantro (dhunia) add a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness. This filling is versatile and ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a hearty starter. It offers a pleasant kick of heat and a satisfying texture, making it a crowd-pleaser that is simple to prepare with common pantry ingredients.

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Samoosas – Mixed Vegetable Filling

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36 Calories: 7480.0

Description

This recipe yields a rich, aromatic filling for traditional samoosas, blending frozen mixed vegetables with fresh aromatics. The flavor profile is built on a base of saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, and green chilies, deepened by the earthy warmth of ground cumin and turmeric. Fresh curry leaves and cilantro (dhunia) add a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness. This filling is versatile and ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a hearty starter. It offers a pleasant kick of heat and a satisfying texture, making it a crowd-pleaser that is simple to prepare with common pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the curry leaves and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, crushed garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, and salt.
  4. Sauté the mixture, allowing it to simmer for about 10 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  5. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  7. Stir in the chopped cilantro (dhunia leaves) and chives just before assembling the samoosas.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7480.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 776.9g1196%
Saturated Fat 118.8g594%
Cholesterol 100.0mg34%
Sodium 127.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 138.5g47%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g144%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 44.2g89%

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

Note

This filling yields enough mixture to fill approximately 36 samoosas.

Ensure the filling is completely cooled before stuffing the pastry to prevent sogginess.

For a vegan option, ensure any pre-made pastry wrappers used are egg-free.

You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less green chili.

Keywords: samoosa, filling, vegetable, appetizer, curry, cumin, turmeric, garlic, onion, chili, coriander, chives, curry leaves, frozen vegetables, spicy, savory, indian, snack, party food, homemade
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