Indian Samosas
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Indian Samosas

Indian samosas made with phyllo dough and baked in the oven.
Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 60 samosas, approximately

Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized pieces *
  • water

For the filling:

  • mashed potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish, if desired

For the phyllo dough:

  • 1 package frozen phyllo dough thawed
  • 6 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions

For the mashed potatoes: *

  • Peel and cut the potatoes.
  • Place potatoes in pot, cover with water so water is an inch above potatoes, and season with salt.
  • Once a fork can go in to potatoes easily, drain potatoes and mash.
  • Set aside.

For the filling:

  • Heat oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Saute diced onions and ginger paste for approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the ground coriander, garam masala, ground cumin, salt, ground mustard, and chili powder and stir.
  • Add the frozen peas, stir to combine, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mashed potatoes and chopped cilantro, continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water, as needed up to 1/4 cup, so that the filling mixture is moist.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.

For the phyllo dough triangles:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Unroll the thawed phyllo dough, cover with plastic wrap and a damp lightweight towel to keep it from drying out.
  • Peel off one sheet of phyllo dough and keep the remaining dough covered.
  • Lay the pastry sheet on a flat, clean surface, and brush gently with melted butter.
  • Fold phyllo sheet in one-third of the pastry lengthwise towards the middle.
  • Brush again with the butter.
  • Fold the last one-third to make a long triple-layered strip.
  • Place one rounded teaspoon of the filling mixture at one end of the strip.
  • Take the right corner and fold diagonally to the left, enclosing the filling and forming a triangle.
  • Fold again along the upper crease of the triangle, and keep folding in this manner making triangle upon triangle until you reach the end of the strip.
  • Brush a little butter on the dough to seal the samosa and so the outside is lightly coated in butter.
  • Place the samosa onto a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with another damp towel while you assemble the rest of the samosas.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crisp, turning the samosas over halfway through the baking time.
  • Serve warm, garnished with extra chopped cilantro, chutney, and/or raita, as desired.

Notes

* Can substitute leftover mashed potatoes