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    Punjabi-style Aloo Samosas: Potato Samosas

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    One of my all-time favourite snacks to cuddle up with are piping hot Aloo Samosas or Potato Samosas, dipped into tangy Tamarind Chutney.

    Recipe for Potato Samosas taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

    '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!

    Recipe for Potato Samosas taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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    Punjabi Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Servings: 6
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    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

    To freeze samosas for later use, allow the unfried samosas to cool in the fridge for a few hours and then store them in sealed bags in the freezer. When ready to fry, just remove from the freezer and fry in hot oil without thawing them.

    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.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    Filed Under: Diwali Recipes, Kids Lunchbox Ideas, Recent Posts, Recipes: Vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Shella says

      September 17, 2007 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    2. nikki says

      July 27, 2007 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      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.....

      Reply
    3. Ify says

      January 03, 2007 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    4. chinaya says

      December 19, 2006 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    5. Tamanna says

      September 25, 2006 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    6. Anita says

      June 09, 2006 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Meena says

        June 12, 2006 at 10:49 am

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    7. shala says

      April 21, 2006 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    8. Lera says

      February 18, 2006 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      Meena, the samosas are delicious, I have to make them again!

      Reply
    9. shilpa says

      February 17, 2006 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Discovered you today. You have an awesome blog here.

      Reply
    10. gunduwhitegirl says

      February 16, 2006 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      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 😉

      Reply
    11. priya says

      February 16, 2006 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      The samosas look delicious, I am gonna try it today. Thanks for the recipe Meena.

      Reply
    12. Jonny says

      February 15, 2006 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      I would also commit grave sins to obtain samosas. They are definitely one of my favorite foods of all time. Looks great!

      Reply
    13. ushi says

      February 15, 2006 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
    14. Puspha says

      February 15, 2006 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      Hello Meena,
      Very yummy looking samosas. Thanx for sharing the recipe. I'm gonna try it out.

      Reply
    15. Barbara says

      February 15, 2006 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    16. Tania says

      February 14, 2006 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm ... how I love samosas! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    17. shammi says

      February 14, 2006 at 5:41 am

      5 stars
      I could KILL for samosas... they are so yummy, and yours look soooooooo good! Happy Valentine's!

      Reply
    18. Arjuna says

      February 13, 2006 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Meena says

        February 16, 2006 at 10:58 am

        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!

        Reply

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