Vegan Samosas two ways (airfryer and oven)

Vegan Samosas two ways (airfryer and oven)

I LOVE SAMOSAS.  A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas. 

Here are some fun facts: The English word samosa derives from Hindi word 'samosa' traceable to the Middle Persian word sanbosag and has the meaning of the "triangular pastry". Similar pastries are referred to as sambusak in the Arabic-speaking world, Medieval Arabic recipe books sometimes spell it sambusaj.The word samoosa is used in South Africa. 

I love these so much, and the only problem I have when making them is that I cannot stop eating them. I made two versions this time - I used an airfryer for my samosas with dough, and used the oven for the samosas folded in ricepaper. Serve them with sweet chili sauce, or a mint raaita.

For the potato peas filling filling 

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp crushed Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped
• 2 Green chilies, chopped
• 3/4 cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala or Tandoori masala or Curry powder
• 1/2 tsp Red chile powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp Salt, adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves or Cilantro, chopped

For the samosa dough

• 2 cups All-purpose flour or Maida
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Oil of your choice
• 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp Water

To make the samosa dough I used a recipe by Cook with Kushi

In a bowl, add flour, salt, and mix. To this, add oil in parts and mix using your fingers. Rub the flour in oil till oil is incorporated with flour. When you take a portion of the mixture and press it between your palm, it should not crumble but hold the shape.

Now add the water in parts and mix till everything comes together and a stiff dough is formed. This will be similar to pie dough. Do not add all water at once. First, add 1/4 cup and then in 1 tbsp increments.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 to 45 minutes. 

Boil potatoes in any way you prefer then roughly chop if needed and keep them aside.

In a pan, add oil, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and hing and saute till this sizzles on medium flame.

To this, add ginger and green chilies and saute for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Now add potatoes, green peas, garam masala, red chile powder, salt, coriander leaves, and mash till everything is well combined. Let the mixture cool.

AIRFRYER - Once the samosas are filled and shaped, you can brush them with oil and air fry at 350 degree F for 20 minutes.

OR Use Rice paper to fold the samosas and bake in 190 degree oven for 10 minutes on both sides.

Any questions, just post down here ↓

Love, Caroline