Description
Enjoy these warm, spiced Veggie Samosa Bites, a simple and satisfying snack perfect for when you need something quick and flavorful. Savana Loyal brings you this comforting recipe from the 911Recipes family kitchen.
Ingredients
- Potatoes, boiled and mashed: 2 medium
- Peas, frozen: 1/2 cup
- Onion, finely chopped: 1/4 cup
- Ginger, grated: 1 teaspoon
- Green chili, minced: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to your taste)
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- All-purpose flour (Maida): 1 cup
- Oil or Ghee, for frying: As needed
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a pan, heat a little oil. Add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add the grated ginger and minced green chili. Cook for one minute.
- Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook the spices briefly.
- Add the mashed potatoes and frozen peas. Mix well. Season with salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Let the filling cool completely.
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt. Add 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add cold water, a little at a time, and knead into a stiff, smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Shape the bites: Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small circle (like a small puri).
- Place a spoonful of the cooled potato filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon or triangle shape, sealing the edges firmly. You can crimp the edges decoratively if you like.
- Heat oil for deep frying over medium heat.
- Carefully drop the samosa bites into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until they turn golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- Remove the bites with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve your Veggie Samosa Bites warm with your favorite chutney.
Notes
- Cooling the filling completely prevents the dough from tearing while shaping.
- Use cold water for the dough to keep the crust flaky.
- If you prefer a baked version, brush the bites with oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed