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Samosa

Ajwain pastry encloses a gently spiced potato-and-pea filling.

Prep 40 minCook 40 min20 minutes dough rest; 15 minutes filling coolingServes 6Moderate
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Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 6 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Bowl; rolling pin; skillet; deep saucepan; frying thermometer.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Make pastry8 min plus 20 min rest
  2. STEP 2Cook filling5 min
  3. STEP 3Shape20 min
  4. STEP 4Fry6–8 min per batch; 18–24 min total

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 48 min plus 20 min rest

    Make pastry

    No heat

    Have ready

    Flour, ajwain, half salt, 3 tbsp oil, 1/3 cup water

    1. Rub 3 tablespoons oil into flour, ajwain and half the salt before kneading with 1/3 cup water and resting covered.
    Next: Cook filling ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 45 min

    Cook filling

    Medium-low

    Have ready

    Cumin, potato, peas, coriander, garam masala, remaining salt and oil

    1. Sauté cumin, crumbled potato, peas, coriander, garam masala and remaining salt in remaining tablespoon oil.
    Ajwain Seeds Whole pouchSPICE MAGICAjwain Seeds WholeView this spice →Next: Shape ↓
  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 420 min

    Shape

    No heat

    Have ready

    Dough, cooled filling, 1 tbsp sealing water

    1. Roll six dough balls into ovals, halve each, seal into cones with reserved water and fill with cooled potato mixture.
    Next: Fry ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 46–8 min per batch; 18–24 min total

    Fry

    325°F (165°C)

    Have ready

    Frying oil, samosas

    1. Fry samosas in three batches in a pot no more than half full of oil.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Cucumber mint dip

Plain yogurt

Black tea

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.

Resting and serving

Cook and cool potatoes before starting; allow an additional 25–30 minutes if starting with raw potatoes.

Kitchen tip 3

Drain fried samosas on a rack.

Ingredients and allergens

Allergen check: includes wheat or other gluten-containing grains. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

Spices for this recipe.

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