Why You Will Love This Recipe
These crispy vegetarian samosas are perfect for snacking, as an appetizer, or even a light meal. Made with a delicate blend of potatoes, peas and spices, they are effortless to prepare and thoroughly delicious.
Ingredients List
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Spices: cumin seeds, garam masala powder, coriander powder and red chili flakes
- Salt (to taste)
- Pastries sheets for samosas
Instructions on How To Make The Recipe
- Boil the diced potatoes until tender yet not mushy.
- Heat oil in medium heat pan; add onions sautéing until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan then cook everything for another minute.
- Put all spices in the pan except salt; including cumin seeds (½ tsp), garam masala (⅔ tsp), coriander powder(½ tsp)and red chili flakes (⅓tsp).
- Drain any excess water from boiled potatoes; put them into saucepan stirring well with all spice mixture over low heat for three minutes.
6.Add frozen green peas continuing cooking for additional two minutes while stirring occasionally making sure everything is evenly mixed together.
7.Turn off stove top once everything has cooked thoroughly then mix in one teaspoon of salt mixing it as you go along with final stir on low heat
8.Preheat oven according to puff pastry package direction usually at t350F temperature mark.
9.Cut Puff pastry sheet into small triangles or desired shape keeping thickness consistent before inserting filling
10.Place a tablespoon of the filling in each triangle
11.Seal pastry by folding over to form triangles pressing closed edges (brushing with egg wash on folded surface can help make more crispy finish).
12.Place samosas on baking sheets ensuring they are uniformly spaced apart.
13.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown crispy
Cooking Time And Temperature Guidelines
Preheat oven according to puff pastry package direction usually at t350F temperature mark. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
My Pro-tips
- Ensure not to overcook the potatoes, making sure that they remain firm enough.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it in Samosas.
- Brush a light coat of egg wash onto the pastries before placing them into the oven; this will give them an even crispier texture.
Seasoning Options
Samosas may be flavoured differently by adding cardamom, fennel seeds, turmeric powder and ghee butter (not vegan) in combination with various ingredients according to your preferences. Some prefer their Samosas spicier than others.
Recipe Tips
Here are some tips that can help you prepare delicious samosas:
1.Ensure consistent thickness when cutting Puff pastry sheet.
2.Use cold water to seal all sides together.
3.Be gentle when handling pastries so finished pastries stay intact .
Recommended Tools To Make This Recipe
To make this recipe you will need these essential tools:
1.A large pan
2.Baking trays/sheets
3.Kitchen knife
4.Cutting board
5.Brush for brushing egg-wash
To Sum Up
This vegetarian samosa recipe is perfect when one desires something crunchy and savory but doesn’t want to spend much time or energy preparing! The combination of potatoes, peas and spices creates a delectable flavour that will certainly satisfy your taste buds.
FAQs
Sure, here are three popular FAQs with their answers for Crispy and Delicious Vegetarian Samosa Recipe:
Can I make samosas ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the samosas in advance and refrigerate them until ready to cook. To do so, assemble the samosas as directed in the recipe and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, preheat the oven as instructed, brush the samosas with oil or melted butter, and bake until crisp and golden brown.
Can I fry these instead of baking them?
Yes! Frying is another option for cooking crispy vegetarian samosas. To fry the samosas, heat about an inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add a few of the prepared samosas at a time (do not overcrowd) and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning occasionally with tongs or a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Can I freeze leftover cooked samosas?
Absolutely! Cooked vegetarian samosas can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to one month.To reheat frozen baked or fried samosa unfreeze it first then preheat your oven toaster at max temperature around 250 degree Celsius then put your defrosted( heated enough )samosa into it without any dish , Tray Or Foil.then lower down its heat level 200-220 degree Celsius And let it crisp again for around 5-10 minutes depending upon quantity , ovens heating capacity etc…
