Description
A simple recipe for the classic savory filling used in Indian samosas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 cup green peas, frozen or fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mash the boiled potatoes roughly; do not make a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add grated ginger and chopped green chili; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric powder and coriander powder; stir for 10 seconds.
- Add the mashed potatoes, green peas, and salt.
- Mix well and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the garam masala.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill samosa wrappers.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of dry mango powder (amchur) with the garam masala.
- If you prefer a less spicy filling, reduce or omit the green chili.
- Make sure the filling is completely cool before assembling the samosas; warm filling can make the dough soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of filling
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: samosa filling, potato filling, pea filling, Indian snack, vegetarian filling, spicy potato