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Vegetable samosas with filo pastry

15/05/2020 by Judith 14 Comments

Vegetable samosas are triangular parcels of lightly spiced vegetables wrapped in casing of filo pastry. Not only are they are tasty Indian side dish they are also great for snacking, packed lunches and make a perfect party food.

Vegetable samosas with filo pastry

This easy samosa recipe will show you how to make and fold your own samosas in a few simple steps.

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If you enjoy Indian inspired dishes why not make a serving of pilau rice, cauliflower and chick pea curry or lentil and spinach dahl to enjoy alongside your samosas?

The quantities in this vegetable samosa recipe are sufficient to make around 15 samosas, depending on size.

Ingredients

  • 1 potato (250g approx) - peel and dice the potato into small cubes roughly half a centimetre across
  • 1 medium sized carrot - dice the carrot into cubes about the same size as the diced potato
  • 100g garden peas - frozen garden peas are ideal, but if you have fresh peas they could be used instead
  • 1 medium sized onion - peel and finely chop the onion. Either a brown or red onion could be used depending on what you have to hand
  • 2 garlic cloves - peel and finely chop or crush
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons curry powder - your favourite blend of curry powder will add flavour to your samosa filling. You can use store bought curry powder or you can follow this recipe to make your own curry powder. The quantity can be adjusted to suit your taste
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala - this is a mixture of spices often used in Indian cooking and will contribute to the overall flavour
  • Water - sufficient to cook the vegetables
  • About 5 sheets filo pastry - filo pastry provides a light and crispy casing to your samosas. The exact amount you will need may vary depending on the actual quantity of other ingredients used. See these useful tips for working with filo pastry.
  • Cooking oil - any type of cooking oil can be used

How to make vegetable samosas with filo pastry

Soften the onion, garlic, potato and carrot in hot oil in a large frying pan for a few minutes. Add the curry powder garam masala and mix evenly. Add sufficient water to cover, add the peas and stir. Simmer over a low heat until the vegetables are cooked, this should take around 20 minutes. Leave the filling to cool before folding the samosas.

Preparing the filling for vegetable samosas
Preparing the filling for vegetable samosas

How to fold samosas

Take a sheet of filo pastry and cut into 3 equal lengths using scissors. Lay one length out on a pastry board or other suitable work surface. Keep the remaining filo pastry covered so that it does not dry out before you need it.

Folding a vegetable samosa

Place a spoonful of mixture on the centre of one end of the filo pastry.

Folding a vegetable samosa

Fold the pastry over the mixture to create a triangle shape.

Folding a vegetable samosa

Fold the parcel over again and again until the length of filo pastry is used up.

Folding a vegetable samosa

Fold over any remaining short length of pastry to form a neat parcel. Repeat the process with using the remainder of the samosa filling.

How to cook samosas

Your veg samosas can be either fried or baked.

To fry - the samosas can be either deep fried or shallow fried in hot oil. If shallow frying, turn each samosa over after a few minutes and cook until they are golden on each side. They only take a few minutes to cook through. Remove from the oil and drain.

To bake - brush both sides of the samosas with oil, place on a metal baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180oC, 350oF, gas mark 4 until golden, turning part way through the cooking time.

Vegetable samosas with filo pastry
Vegetable samosas ready to enjoy!

Tips

  1. Leave the samosa filing to cool completely before starting to fold your samosas.
  2. The samosas can be served either hot or cold.
  3. The samosa filling can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge until the following day.
  4. The uncooked samosas can be store in the fridge until the next day or can be frozen. Fully defrost at room temperature before cooking.

FAQs

What are samosas?

Samosas are small parcels of lightly spiced cooked vegetables wrapped in a filo pastry casing. They are a popular Indian starter or side dish.

Are samosas vegan?

This recipe uses only plant based ingredients making it a vegan samosa recipe.

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A plate of vegetable samosas with filo pastry.

Vegetable samosas with filo pastry

Vegetable samosas make a tasty accompaniment to many Indian meals or can simply be enjoyed as a snack.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Folding 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 15 samosas
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 g potato
  • 1 carrot
  • 100 g peas
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • Water
  • 5 sheets filo pastry
  • 15 ml olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the potato, dice the carrot, finely chop the onion, crush or finely chop the garlic and chop the chilli (optional).
  • Soften the onion, garlic, potato and carrot in hot oil in a large shallow pan and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the curry powder, garam masala, peas and sufficient water to cover all the ingredients and stir. Simmer for around 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Leave to cool.
  • Take a sheet of filo pastry and cut into three equal lengths using scissors. Lay one length out on a pastry board.
  • Place a spoonful of the filling in the centre of one end of the filo pastry.
  • Fold the pastry over the mixture to create a triangle shape. Fold the parcel over again and again until the length of filo is used up. Fold over any remaining short length of pastry to form a neat parcel.
  • Repeat with the remainder of the samosa filling.
  • Either deep fry or shallow fry in hot oil for a few minutes. If shallow frying, turn over part way through cooking. Alternatively, brush with oil, place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven, turning part way though the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Vegan, Vegetarian
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Comments

  1. Rosanna Stevens

    October 12, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I've always wanted to try making my own samosas, and loved these ones.

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      It's great to hear you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jere Cassidy

    October 12, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    The filling by itself is just so delicious. Used the baking method and they were delicious.

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      I'm pleased you enjoyed your baked vegetable samosas 🙂

      Reply
  3. Andrea

    October 13, 2022 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    these samosas turned out so tasty! so so delicious!

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you for trying these samosas and for letting me know you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  4. nancy

    October 13, 2022 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    these veggie samosas are so addicting! i keep coming back to make more.

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      You must have enjoyed them! Thank you for trying this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jess

    October 13, 2022 at 2:24 am

    5 stars
    This looks so amazing!!

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Bethany

    October 13, 2022 at 2:32 am

    These look delish. Will have to make them for my family!

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      I hope you and your family enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie Jacques

    October 17, 2022 at 4:33 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness these are absolutely delicious!! Perfectly fluffy and crispy.

    Reply
    • Judith

      October 17, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
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