Easy Vegetable Samosas

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced

• 1 cup peas (frozen is fine)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1–2 tbsp oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ½ tsp ground cumin)

• 1 tsp curry powder or garam masala

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

For the Samosas

Easy Option:

• 1 package small flour tortillas or egg roll wrappers

Traditional Option:

• 2 cups flour

• 3 tbsp oil

• ½ tsp salt

• Water as needed

Instructions

1. Cook the Vegetables

1. Boil diced potatoes until soft (about 10 minutes).

2. Add peas for the last 2 minutes.

3. Drain and lightly mash.

2. Make the Flavor Base

1. Heat oil in a pan.

2. Add onion and sauté until soft.

3. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin seeds; cook 1 minute.

4. Stir in spices: curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt & pepper.

3. Combine the Filling

Mix the spiced onion mixture with the potatoes and peas.
Add cilantro if using.
Let cool slightly.

4. Assemble the Samosas

Tortilla Method (Super Easy!)

1. Cut small tortillas in half.

2. Fold each half into a cone shape and seal edges with flour-water paste.

3. Fill with 1–2 tbsp filling.

4. Seal the top.

Egg Roll Wrapper Method

1. Place filling in a corner.

2. Fold into a triangle repeatedly.

3. Seal edges with water.

Traditional Dough Method

1. Mix flour, salt, and oil until crumbly.

2. Add water to form a stiff dough.

3. Rest 15 minutes.

4. Roll and shape into triangles as desired.

5. Cook Them

Air Fry:

• Spray lightly with oil.

• Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Fry (Crispiest):

• Heat oil to medium.

• Fry until golden brown.

Bake:

• Brush with oil.

• Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, until crisp.