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Crispy, spiced potato pastries – a beloved Indian street food. Master the hot oil seal for perfect, flaky layers and an unforgettable flavor experience.

Samosas — Crispy Pastry

Crispy, spiced potato pastries — an Indian street food classic with precise dough handling, controlled filling moisture, and crisp edges.

Total: 1 hr 15 minActive: 45 minDifficulty: MediumYield: 8 servings
South AsianAppetizerOne-Pot
Chef referenceSanjeev Kapoor
Traditional Samosa · Sanjeev Kapoor's Khazana

Key move

Seal the edges with a water-and-flour paste so seams close before frying; keep filling moisture low so steam vents in small, controlled pockets instead of separating the dough.

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The Setup

  • Mixing Bowl
    large
  • Frying Pan
    deep
  • Rolling Pin

The Mise en Place

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Your prep station before cooking begins

The Dry Mix (0/2)

2 cupsall-purpose flour
1 tspsalt

The Finish (0/1)

¼ cupsvegetable oil(Plus more for frying)

Filling (0/11)

2 cupspotatoes(Boiled, peeled, and mashed)
½ cupsgreen peas(Frozen or fresh)

Samosas are not crispy.

Ensure the oil is hot enough and don't overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches.

Samosas are breaking apart during frying.

Make sure the dough is sealed properly with hot oil.

Chef's Notes

Tip

For extra crispiness, fry samosas in batches. Don't overcrowd the pan, as this lowers oil temp and leads to soggy pastry.

Make Ahead

Unfried, assembled samosas can be frozen on a tray, then transferred to a bag. Fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cook time.

Serving

Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a classic appetizer pairing.

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