Crispy Potato Samosa
Crispy Potato Samosa is a delicious homemade snack featuring a golden crunchy exterior and a soft, spiced potato filling. Perfect for tea time, parties, or quick savory cravings, this easy fried snack is made with simple pantry ingredients and delivers restaurant-style crispiness at home.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 g
- 4 tbsp water 60 ml
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil 25 ml
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Filling:
- 300 g boiled potatoes mashed
- 2 tbsp starch cornstarch or potato starch
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Mash boiled potatoes until smooth. Add cumin, paprika, starch, and salt. Mix until well combined and slightly firm.
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, cumin seeds, olive oil, and water. Knead into a medium-firm dough. Rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Roll the dough: Divide dough into 2 equal parts. Roll each into a thin rectangle (about 28x25 cm).
- Fill and fold: Spread potato filling evenly on one half. Fold the other half over and press gently.
- Cut shape: Cut into triangles or strips as desired.
- Fry: Heat oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Keep dough firm for extra crispiness
- Oil must be hot before frying
- Do not overcrowd the pan
- Let samosas rest 1–2 minutes before serving for maximum crunch