Vegan Chili Vegetable Samosas
Golden, crispy, and packed with warmly spiced potato and pea filling, these baked samosas deliver everything you love about the classic street snack — without a drop of animal product in sight. The dough comes together with just flour, oil, and cold water, and a pinch of ajwain gives it that subtly herby, slightly peppery flavor that makes samosa pastry so distinctive. The filling is where things really shine: cumin seeds bloom in hot oil before ginger, green chili, and a lineup of spices — coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and amchur — build layer after layer of bold, tangy flavor. Chunky mashed Yukon Golds and sweet peas hold it all together, finished with fresh cilantro for a bright lift. Baking instead of deep-frying keeps things accessible and a little lighter, but a generous brush of oil before they go into the oven still gets the pastry beautifully crisp and deep golden all over. This recipe makes 8 samosas, enough to serve four as a starter or snack, and they're genuinely excellent alongside tamarind or mint chutney. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these are the kind of homemade snack that disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- ¼ cup neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower oil)
- 6–7 tbsp cold water
For the filling
- 1 lb (about 3 medium) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp amchur (dried mango powder)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For baking
- 2 tbsp neutral oil, for brushing
For serving
- tamarind chutney or mint chutney, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedtamarind chutney
Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ajwain. Drizzle in the 1/4 cup oil and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly clumping breadcrumbs. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough just comes together into a firm, smooth ball — it should not be sticky or wet. Knead briefly for 1 minute until smooth, then wrap tightly and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well and set aside.
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