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Vegan Baked Samosas

Vegan Samosas

Crispy vegan samosas with a spiced potato filling wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. These Indian-inspired pockets make the perfect snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Choose Serving Size 4

Ingredients 

Vegan samosas dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp oil
  • ½ - ⅔ cup water

Vegan samosas filling:

  • 4 potatoes boiled, peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 chili pepper finely chopped
  • a handful cilantro
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • oil for frying
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Boil and peel the potatoes.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour with the salt. Add the oil and mix.
  • Start adding the water while stirring, until a dough forms. Set aside.
  • Heat 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan, then add the finely chopped garlic, cumin seeds, ginger, chili pepper, chili powder and chopped cilantro.
  • When the garlic develops some color, add the onion. Cook until translucent.
  • Chop the potatoes and add them to the pan.
  • Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Cut the dough into 8 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a circle and cut it in two.
  • Form the samosas and fill them with the potato mixture.
  • Deep fry in oil until golden brown.

Notes

To bake instead of fry, brush the samosas lightly with oil and bake at ~200C/400F until golden, turning once. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to keep them crisp.