Authentic Indian Vegetarian Samosas Recipes

VEGETABLE SAMOSAS

Steps:

• To make the vegetable filling, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat until bubbles appear.
• Add the cumin seeds. When they become fragrant in the oil, toss in the onion and chillies, and fry for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and lightly browned.
• Add the garlic and ginger paste and fry for a further minute. Add the potatoes and mixed powder, and just enough water or spice stock to cover.
• Simmer until the potatoes are soft, topping up the stock if needed. Add the carrot and continue cooking until cooked through but still al dente.
• Reduce the stock until you have a dry potato mixture. Stir in the coriander (cilantro) and peas and season with salt. Set aside to cool.
• Fold the samosas as photographed above.
• When ready to cook, pour 10cm (4in) of rapeseed (canola) oil into a deep saucepan and heat to 170°C (340°F). Fry the samosas in batches until nicely browned.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack. Keep warm while you fry the remaining samosas.

BAKED VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onions in a bit of oil until they are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the coriander, cumin , and cayenne, and cook for another minute.
• Remove from heat and add the potatoes, peas, and cilantro, stirring to mix well. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
• Stack 3 or 4 sheets of phyllo together, and slice into 4 even rectangles with a pair of kitchen shears . Continue with the rest of the phyllo, then cover with plastic wrap.
• Place 2 or 3 tablespoons of the potato and peas mix in the corner of the dough, then roll the corner towards the center. Fold in the left and right corners, then roll up again.
• Fold in the left and right corners, then roll up again. Repeat until all pastry dough has been used.
• Place each samosa on a baking sheet, and lightly brush the tops with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

AUTHENTIC INDIAN VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and mash.
• Combine mashed potatoes, peas, raisins, green chile, garam masala, ginger, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set filling aside.
• Combine flour, oil, cinnamon, and salt on a flat surface and knead to combine. Slowly knead in a small amount of water at a time, using just enough to form a soft dough that is pliable and even in color.
• Divide dough into 4 balls; roll each into a thin circle and cut in half. Place dough half-circles into an airtight container.
• Place 1 half-circle on a flat surface with the straight edge toward you and the rounded side facing away. Pour a small amount of water into a bowl. Dip a finger in the water and lightly moisten the right side of the rounded edge of the dough; fold wet edge over the left rounded side to create a cone. Press rounded edge to seal and leave straight edge open. Fill with filling and seal open edge by wetting dough with water and pressing together. Repeat with remaining dough and fillings.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Deep fry samosas until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes each.

AUTHENTIC INDIAN VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and mash.
• Combine mashed potatoes, peas, raisins, green chile, garam masala, ginger, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set filling aside.
• Combine flour, oil, cinnamon, and salt on a flat surface and knead to combine. Slowly knead in a small amount of water at a time, using just enough to form a soft dough that is pliable and even in color.
• Divide dough into 4 balls; roll each into a thin circle and cut in half. Place dough half-circles into an airtight container.
• Place 1 half-circle on a flat surface with the straight edge toward you and the rounded side facing away. Pour a small amount of water into a bowl. Dip a finger in the water and lightly moisten the right side of the rounded edge of the dough; fold wet edge over the left rounded side to create a cone. Press rounded edge to seal and leave straight edge open. Fill with filling and seal open edge by wetting dough with water and pressing together. Repeat with remaining dough and fillings.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Deep fry samosas until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes each.

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS

Steps:

• Place potato, beans and onion in a container and bake in microwave (takes around 3-4 mins).
• Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
• Place lentils on stove with cumin, coriander, chilli and garlic. Stir occasionally.
• When vegies are cooked, mix with lentils mixture on stove and cook until fragrant.
• Cut mountain bread into halves, so you have triangles.
• Place a small amount of mixture in the middle and fold into a samosa shape. (Start with the triangular shape on the bottom, then fold inwards from the sides.).
• Place on sprayed or baking paper lined tray. Cook in oven for eight minutes or until hard on the outside.
• Serve with a chilli dip and salad.

INDIAN SAMOSA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• To make the crust, whisk together the flours and salt in a bowl.
• Stir in the oil until clumps form.
• Add 6 to 10 tablespoons cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
• Shape into a ball, cover with a damp towel and set aside.
• To make the filling, stir together the mustard seeds, curry powder, ginger, cumin and red pepper flakes in a bowl and set aside.
• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water 15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain, return to the pot, and mash, leaving small chunks.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion, carrot and garlic and saute 5 minutes, or until the carrot is tender.
• Move the onion mixture to one side of the pan and add the mustard seed mixture in the centre.
• Toast for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the peas and broth.
• Fold the onion mixture into the potatoes and stir in the sugar.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Spread the filling in a 9" pie dish and set aside.
• Roll out the crust to an 11" circle on a floured work surface.
• Cover the filling with the crust, pressing down to make sure no air pockets remain.
• Trim away the excess dough and crimp the edges.
• Cut an X in the centre to vent the steam and brush with milk before baking.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the crust is golden.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.