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Air Fried Samosas

Make these easy samosas in an air fryer - crunchy filo pockets of spicy potato goodness paired with a mint-coriander chutney.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian
Keyword: indian food, indian recipes, snack
Servings: 16 samosas

Ingredients

  • 1 pack filo pastry
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3-4 medium potatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • coriander finely chopped
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Pinch hing

Mint-Coriander Chutney

  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove
  • squeeze lemon
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wash and peel potatoes. Dice them and microwave on high for 6 minutes in 2 minute intervals. Cover the lid while microwaving.
  • Alternatively you can boil them in water for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add cumin and fennel seeds. Add chopped shallots and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add grated ginger, green chili and coriander. Saute for a few minutes.
  • Add turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
  • Add back the microwaved potatoes and stir them well - mashing them along the way. Add some water to cook the potatoes further if they are not fully cooked.
  • Finally, toss in green peas, and salt. Mix thoroughly and cook for a few minutes. Let the filling cool.
  • Fold the pastry sheet inward and ensure the width is around 3-4 inches. Slice them horizontally accordingly.
  • Fold the pastry into triangles (as demonstrated in the video above). Tuck in the ends or seal them with a 1:2 ratio of corn starch-water mixture.
  • Brush them generously with oil and place into the airfryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 180C, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • To make the chutney, simple blend the ingredients in a food processor until you get a smooth paste.
  • Serve the air-fried samosas hot with mint chutney.