Step 1: Preparing the Dough
To begin making cocktail samosas, start by preparing the dough. You’ll need all-purpose flour, salt, carom seeds, and oil. Combine the flour, salt, and carom seeds in a mixing bowl, then gradually add the oil while mixing the ingredients together. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and firm, then cover it and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This step ensures that the dough is pliable and easy to work with when shaping the samosas. For a detailed recipe on making the dough, you can refer to Manjula’s Kitchen’s samosa dough recipe.
Step 2: Making the Green Peas Filling
Next, let’s prepare the flavorful green peas filling for our cocktail samosas. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add finely chopped green chilies, ginger paste, and crushed coriander seeds, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in boiled and mashed green peas, along with salt, mango powder, and garam masala for seasoning. Cook the mixture for a few minutes until the flavors meld together, then let it cool. This delectable filling adds a burst of flavor to the cocktail samosas, making them truly irresistible.
Step 3: Shaping and Filling the Samosas
Now comes the fun part – shaping and filling the samosas! Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each one into a thin circle. Cut each circle in half to form semi-circles, then fold each semi-circle into a cone shape, sealing the edges with a water-flour paste. Fill each cone with a spoonful of the green peas filling, then seal the top to enclose the filling completely. Repeat this process until all the dough and filling are used up, creating a batch of perfectly shaped cocktail samosas ready for frying.
Step 4: Frying to Golden Perfection
Once all the samosas are shaped and filled, it’s time to fry them to golden perfection. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully add the filled samosas to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them in batches until they turn crispy and golden brown, flipping them occasionally for even cooking. Once fried, remove the samosas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil. Serve the hot and crispy cocktail samosas with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Step 5: Serving and Enjoying
Now that your cocktail samosas are ready, it’s time to serve and enjoy this delicious snack with your loved ones. Arrange them on a platter alongside some mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt dip for dipping. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as a mid-day snack. Enjoy the crispy exterior and flavorful filling of these homemade cocktail samosas, and watch them disappear within minutes!
Tips for Perfect Cocktail Samosas:
Ensure the dough is rolled thinly for crispy samosas. Seal the edges of the samosas tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during frying. Fry the samosas in hot oil for a crispy texture. Serve the samosas hot for the best taste and texture.
Variations to Try:
Substitute the green peas filling with mashed potatoes or minced meat for different flavor options. Add chopped vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or beans to the filling for added texture and nutrition. Experiment with different spices and seasonings to customize the flavor of the samosas according to your preference.
Benefits of Cocktail Samosas:
Cocktail samosas are a great appetizer or snack option for parties and gatherings. They can be easily customized with different fillings to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Homemade cocktail samosas are healthier than store-bought ones, as you can control the quality and quantity of ingredients used.
Can I make cocktail samosas ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the samosas ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat them in the oven until crispy and hot.
Can I bake cocktail samosas instead of frying them?
While frying gives the samosas a crispy texture, you can bake them in the oven for a healthier alternative. Simply brush the samosas with oil and bake them at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown and crispy.
How long do cocktail samosas stay fresh?
Cocktail samosas are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. However, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and reheat them before serving.
Other Recipes on Manjula’s Kitchen
If you’re looking to explore more Indian recipes, appetizers, beverages, and desserts, be sure to check out the following links on Manjula’s Kitchen. Here are some links to recipes on Manjula’s Kitchen official website:
Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
Chana Chaat (Spicy Chickpea Salad) Recipe
Pav Bhaji (Spicy Vegetable Hash with Buns) Recipe
Raj Kachori (Crunchy Chaat) Recipe
Vegetable Biryani Recipe
These recipes should offer you a flavorful experience straight from Manjula’s Kitchen.
Dear Manjula,
I recently discovered your Youtube channel and your website. One of your first recipes that I tried was your Tadka Urad Dal which I have made several times since. It is a very fine rendition and it was from this recipe that I surmised that you must come from a line of cooks with extraordinary culinary talent. My husband and I both have had a hankering for samosas, lately, and when you mention in your video that your samosa recipe was your mother’s, it confirmed my hunch. I will go to the market tomorrow to get green peas – I can’t wait to taste your family recipe for samosas! My mother passed away several years ago and I often make her recipes in her remembrance and I feel her around me as I prepare them and enjoy them with my husband and sons. Thank you so much for sharing these gems. Yours sincerely from Savannah, Georgia, – Margaret
Margaret, Thanks I appreciate
Tried this recipe for the evening snacks and i must say, this is the best companion of evening tea.
Love your recipes. Keep it up aunty. God bless you
VERY YUMMY
thanks Shveta!
Such an amazing and precise recipe. I was able to follow perfectly and they came out so great..4 people finished the samosas made for 6. Thanks for all the perfect measures. ..hard to give measures for Indian cooking but you do it perfectly.
Hi Manjula from sunny Tucson Az. I made this recipe today. Wow these are super yummy! Since I am new to cooking Indian food, I’m not good at seasoning things. But I like to think I am good at picking recipes to try. And surely, your recipes turn our great every time. Your cooking is truly impressive. Thanks so much, to you and your mom, for these great recipes.
Good one
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