Samosas are a popular dish in certain parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. They are traditionally made with a pastry shell and are filled with potatoes, peas, spices, and onions. Often, they are accompanied by a chutney to dip them in. Here are 8 samosa recipes that offer a unique twist on this delicious dish!
1. Bavarian Samosas
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This recipe is the definition of fusion cuisine! These Bavarian Samosas by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer are filled with chewy sauerkraut, creamy potatoes, and sweet pineapple. They get an extra kick from Indian spices. The asafetida, also known as hing, adds a great flavor—you can find this at most Indian grocery stores, so don’t skip it!
Recipe from Vegan Everything: 100 Easy Recipes for Any Craving © Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer, 2019.Translation © Luisa Weiss, 2019. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold.theexperimentpublishing.com
2. Vegetable Samosa Burger
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American fusion recipes are where classic American dishes meet flavors from around the world. The classic Indian samosa inspires this crisp and flavorful Vegetable Samosa Burger by Sheil Shukla. It’s packed with veggies and savory spices and it’s so easy to make. Pair with chutney or ketchup on a toasty bun with a side of sweet potato fries.
3. Phulkopir Shingara (Bengali Samosa)
Source: Phulkopir Shingara (Bengali Samosa)
These Phulkopir Shingara samosas by Rinku Bhattacharya make a great hearty snack! While the crisp and flaky crust, the gentle cauliflower and potato filling accented with bits of crushed peanuts make this a sublime and sensational creation.
4. Baked Potato Samosa Cups
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The flavor of these Baked Potato Samosa Cups by Paris Marash is pretty spot on to the traditional version. Skip take out and make them yourself and see exactly what goes into every single bite. And you don’t have to order multiple orders of samosas to be satisfied, now you can make your own and have as many as you’d like. Best life hack ever: make your own food, eat as much as you want. You won’t want to skip this recipe.
5. Samosa Pie
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Do you love samosas? Wait until you try this Samosa Pie by Tara Binder!
6. Samosa Potato and Chickpea Patties with Cilantro Chutney
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Not only is this Samosa Potato and Chickpea Patties with Cilantro Chutney recipe by Alison Edmund delicious, but it also reduces food waste by using potato skins and cilantro stems instead of tossing them! Help the planet out a little bit extra while also eating an awesome meal.
7. Thai Green Curry Samosa Pinwheels
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Let’s get this party started! These Thai Green Curry Samosa Pinwheels by Florian Nouh are great food for parties. The mixture of mashed sweet potato, chickpeas, and garlicky tandoori spice mix is guaranteed to be a hit. These are fully packed with flavors, thanks to the garlic and tandoori mix.
8. Baked Tortilla Samosas
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What beats a spicy samosa? Nothing! Because this version uses tortillas and requires baking instead of frying, you will be left with healthier samosas that maintain the same tasty textures and flavors. The tortilla wraps crisp in the oven whilst the potato, carrot, and spinach filling remains perfect. These Baked Tortilla Samosas by Holly Jade are spectacular!
9. Baked Samosa Flautas
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This fusion recipe takes the tasty spiced potatoes of Indian cuisine and delivers it in the form of a flaky Latin-style taquito. That’s right, warm and zesty potatoes wrapped in a tortilla and then baked to crispy perfection. What an epic combination! Serve these Baked Samosa Flautas by Melanie Sorrentino with some vegan ranch dressing to balance out the spices or serve with salsa to keep the Latin theme going.
10. Curry Lentil Samosas
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These Curry Lentil Samosas by Laura Peill have all the delicious and savory filling you love, but instead of the typical doughy exterior, this recipe uses rice paper! Brushed lightly with coconut oil and then baked in the oven, it’s a healthier and lighter twist on the traditional Indian favorite.
11. Golden Samosa Soup With Mint Chutney
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You love samosas, so why not enjoy them in soup form? The broth of this Golden Samosa Soup With Mint Chutney by Stephanie McKinnie is loaded with all the warm and fragrant spices in samosas that you know and love, plus the filling! Golden yellow potatoes and peas add their own textures and flavors, and the cilantro mint chutney is the perfect cooling contrast to the spiciness of the soup. Serve with a side of naan, for dipping.
12. Green Curry Rice Paper Samosas
Source: Green Curry Rice Paper Samosas
In this recipe, rice paper wraps are filled with a mixture of fresh vegetables, green curry paste, and spicy chili. The samosas are then baked until golden and crispy. These Thai-inspired Green Curry Rice Paper Samosas by Christine DesRoches are best when paired with a spicy-sweet dipping sauce, but be sure to let them cool down before you dig in!
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