One of my all-time favourite snacks to cuddle up with are piping hot Aloo Samosas or Potato Samosas, dipped into tangy Tamarind Chutney.
'Tis the season for love... and so said St. Valentine as we dedicate the 14th of Feb in his honour. Come February and you immediately know that LOVE is in the air - and love these Aloo Samosas you will!
Most of the Samosas we find at the Indian stores here are the ones usually made with Spring Roll sheets. Though they do satisfy me at times, I still find myself craving the authentic pyramid-shaped ones I grew up loving in India. Well, desperate times call for desperate measures, and this was no different!
It wasn't until I tried my hand at actually making these Aloo Samosas last Diwali, that I realized how simple it was to prepare. I often make a big batch and freeze them, frying as many as I want whenever I wish. Try it out, and if you don't get hooked, I'll eat it all on my own! For now, I have a big platter full of these beauties waiting for Hubby Dear to devour with some Green Chutney on the side!
Punjabi Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Ingredients
- oil for deep frying
For the Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon light cooking oil
- water as needed
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon amchur powder
- salt to taste
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 2-3 medium-sized potatoes boiled and cubed into tiny pieces
- fresh coriander leaves finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
For the Dough
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a big bowl and slowly add in a bit of water at a time to form into a nice soft dough. Divide the dough into golf-sized balls and set aside.
For the Filling
- Saute cumin seeds, coriander seeds and fennel seeds in hot oil, in a large skillet, till they start to sizzle. Add in chopped onions and fry for a minute or two till soft and lightly brown.
- Add in spices, salt and peas, and fry for a few seconds till fragrant.
- Add in potato cubes and mix everything well. Add in fresh coriander leaves and mix again.
For the Samosas
- Roll out each dough ball into circular discs about half a centimetre thick. Cut the circles in half, to form two semi-circles.
- Taking each semi-circle, roll one end to the other forming a cone. Press the edge of the cone slightly with your fingers to prevent it from opening. Fill each cone with the potato filling. Pinch the middle of the open end of the cone slightly to form a dent, and press the edges together to tightly close, forming a pyramid-like shape.
- Continue for the remaining of the dough. Deep fry the samosas in hot oil till golden and crisp on all sides. Serve hot with some Green Chutney on the side!
Notes
Serve warm with Tamarind or Mint-Coriander chutney.
This post was originally published in February 2006 and has been recently updated.
If you enjoyed this recipe, then you will surely love my Minty Potato Samosas and my Super Easy Baked Samosas recipe as well.
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Shella says
I love the way you wrote that when two people stay together for so long they even think alike. Yes, that's so very true. I would often snatch words off my husband's mouth & he would gape at me, like ".....I was just about to say that"!! Love is such a wonderful thing.
I love your samosas.
nikki says
hie there... actually i want to ask how to wrap a samosa? i try doing it today but doesnt work out 🙁 i use normal spring roll sheets.. pls help.....
Ify says
Been looking for a home made recipe for a while. But i don't know what ajwain is. Are there any substitutes i can use instead. Thanks.
chinaya says
I don't like potatoes and I don't like peas but I love samosas! I want to try baking them, I'm scared of deep-frying.
Tamanna says
Hey,
Tried your Samosa recipe over the weekend.. Actually, used the aata recipe and I loved it. I think the only thing I had an issue with was the dough shrinking after I thought I had rolled out a a good big circle. oh well, practice makes perfect. Thanks.
Anita says
Hello! I discovered your blog searching for samosa recipes on the internet and all the recipes on the site look really, really yummy! I'm so glad I found this site and I'm grateful to see a vast array of Indian cuisine covered on your site and also quite a few unique creations I've never heard of.
I did have a few questions about your samosa recipe. How many samosas does this recipe produce, and what is the total time it takes to make them? Also, what do you think about baking samosas?
Thanks!
Anita
Meena says
This recipe gives about 15-20 mini samosas, depending on how big you roll out the dough. It is a bit time consuming to roll out the dough and wrap each piece. I usually make a large batch and freeze them. It hardly takes any time to fry and is always great to have on hand for rainy days. I have never tried baking them, and personally enjoy the crispness obtained from frying them. You could try baking them by spaying a bit of oil on them. Let me know how they turn out! 🙂
shala says
I just discovered this blog and have been quietly lurking for some time. Great recipes. I make these samosas using the Pillsbury pie crust and baking them instead of frying.
Lera says
Meena, the samosas are delicious, I have to make them again!
shilpa says
Discovered you today. You have an awesome blog here.
gunduwhitegirl says
Hi Meena!
YUMMY! I love your website and boy do I love samosas. I've actually been looking for a recipe to try... I'll give this one a whirl this weekend. Too bad the internet doesn't offer a free sample 😉
priya says
The samosas look delicious, I am gonna try it today. Thanks for the recipe Meena.
Jonny says
I would also commit grave sins to obtain samosas. They are definitely one of my favorite foods of all time. Looks great!
ushi says
Hello,
Your site is wonderful. How could a single girl resist when your Samosas promise a content man to cuddle with? 😉 They were a hit at my all-girls Valentine's day celebration. I will definitely keep coming back for the food and writing...and eventually will be able to affirm the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Thanks again and best wishes,
Ushi
Puspha says
Hello Meena,
Very yummy looking samosas. Thanx for sharing the recipe. I'm gonna try it out.
Barbara says
Oh, samosas! I love them with cilantro/mint chutney. Zak calls the chutney, "Green." That's it. That is the title. As in, "Oh, pass me some of that Green...."
Everyone in this house adores samosas, but I have never made them.
Your recipe looks doable, Meena. I think I will give it a try.
Tania says
Mmm ... how I love samosas! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
shammi says
I could KILL for samosas... they are so yummy, and yours look soooooooo good! Happy Valentine's!
Arjuna says
Meena,
They look so yummy, makes me want to have some now.
I have tried to make samosas from other recipes twice and failed both times. I used the same ingredients and same method too, still the wrap gets soggy if the samosas sit for a few minutes after they were fried. I always wondered if there is any mystery ingredient that makes them so crispy whenever I buy some from the Indian grocery stores. Anyways I haven't given up my hope yet so I will try your recipe this weekend.
Arjuna
Meena says
Hey Arjuna! I always lay them down on paper towels to absorb the excess oil right after frying. That way, they don't become soggy once cooled. I also think the dough helps in leaving it crisp long after frying. Try out my recipe, I've never had a problem with sogginess. Hope you enjoy it!