Sweet Potato Samosa Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by preparing the sweet potato filling. Boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender, then peel and mash them.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter, add chopped onions and saut茅 until golden brown.
• STEP 3.Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
• STEP 4.Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
• STEP 5.Remove the sweet potato filling from heat and let it cool completely.
• STEP 6.Now, it's time to assemble the samosas. Take a samosa pastry sheet and fold it into a cone shape, sealing the edges with a flour-water paste.
• STEP 7.Fill the cone with the sweet potato filling and seal the top by applying the flour-water paste.
• STEP 8.Repeat the process with the remaining pastry sheets and filling.
• STEP 9.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the samosas and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 10.Remove the samosas from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
• STEP 11.Serve the sweet potato samosas hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
• STEP 12.These samosas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the sweet potatoes are cooked until tender to ensure a smooth filling.
• You can adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.
• To make the samosas healthier, you can bake them instead of deep-frying. Brush them with oil and bake at 400掳F (200掳C) until golden brown.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the sweet potato samosas as an appetizer or snack.
• They pair well with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
• Store any leftover samosas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.