Crispy Aloo Samosa Recipe - Diwali Snack Recipes 2025 - How to Make Vegetarian Samosas
Ingredients
Samosa Dough Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour - 2 cups
- Ghee - 1/4 cup (melted)
- Water - 1/3 cup (as needed)
- Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
Samosa Filling Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 3-4 medium (boiled)
- Green Peas - 1/2 cup
- Ginger/Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Green Chilies - 1-2 (chopped)
- Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Chaat Masala - 1 tsp
- Fennel Powder -1/2 tsp
- Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
- Coriander - 1 Tbsp (chopped)
- Oil - 2 Tbsp + more for frying
When it comes to Diwali, few snacks bring as much joy as a hot, crispy samosa. 🪔 These golden triangles are more than just a savory treat, they’re a symbol of celebration, togetherness, and the rich flavors of Indian cooking.
Made with a flaky, ghee-enriched crust and filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices, this samosa recipe is a must-have for your festive table. This simple samosa recipe is your ticket to making homemade samosas for any occasion!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make homemade aloo Samosas. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our samosa recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Samosa Dough:
1) In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups flour, 1 tsp carom seeds, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 cup melted ghee.
2) Rub the ghee into the flour until you have the consistency of sand. This will take about 2-3 minutes and you want to be sure that the ghee and flour is very well incorporated.
3) Now slowly add in the water to start forming the dough.
4) Add a little water at a time so that it just comes together to form a firm dough.
PRO TIP: Make sure you do not add too much water, you do not want a very soft dough but one that is slightly firmer to the touch. This is what will ensure your samosa is crispy
5) Once the dough is formed, cover with a damp cloth and set aside for at least 15 minutes to rest.
6) In the meantime you can prepare the filling.
How to Make Samosa Filling:
7) In a pan on medium heat, add 2 Tbsp oil.
8) Once the oil has heated add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1-2 chopped green chilies and cook for 1-2 minutes.
9) Next add in 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, and 1/2 tsp fennel powder and cook for another minute.
10) Now add in 1/2 cup peas and 3-4 medium boiled & cubed potatoes.
11) Cook everything for a few minutes.
12) Turn the stove off and add 2 tsp lemon juice and 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro.
13) Put to the side and let cool.
How to Shape Samosas:
14) Once the dough is rested, divide it into 5 equal pieces.
15) Roll out each section into a round shape that is medium thickness.
16) Cut the circle in half to form two semi-circles.
17) Place a little bit of water on the two ends of the dough and bring them together to form a cone shape.
18) Pinch the two ends of the dough together to create a seal.
19) Add some of the cooled potato filling into the cone and seal the end of the samosa again with some water.
20) To fry the samosas, heat up oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
21) Once the oil is ready, drop the samosas in and fry about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
22) Remove from oil and drain onto a paper towel.
23) Serve with green and red chutney and enjoy!
When it comes to Diwali, few snacks bring as much joy as a hot, crispy samosa. 🪔 These golden triangles are more than just a savory treat, they’re a symbol of celebration, togetherness, and the rich flavors of Indian cooking.
Made with a flaky, ghee-enriched crust and filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices, this samosa recipe is a must-have for your festive table. This simple samosa recipe is your ticket to making homemade samosas for any occasion!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make homemade aloo Samosas. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our samosa recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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