Mint and Cottage Cheese Samosas

Crispy, golden, and bursting with fresh flavors, Mint and Cottage Cheese Samosas are a delightful twist on the classic Indian snack. These homemade samosas feature a flaky, spiced pastry shell encasing a vibrant filling of creamy crumbled paneer, aromatic fresh mint leaves, a hint of zesty lemon, and a touch of heat from green chilies. The addition of chaat masala and ground cumin lends an irresistible tangy and earthy flavor profile, making each bite a flavorful adventure. Perfectly deep-fried until crisp, these samosas are an ideal appetizer or tea-time treat, especially when served with cooling mint chutney or tangy tamarind sauce. With just a little prep, you'll have a crowd-pleasing snack that's perfect for entertaining or indulging on your own.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 cup Cottage cheese (paneer), crumbled
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 piece Green chilies, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 3 cups Cooking oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the vegetable oil and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Slowly add water to the flour mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, and knead it to form a firm dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine the crumbled cottage cheese, chopped mint, minced green chilies, ground cumin, chaat masala, lemon juice, and black pepper powder. Mix well.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten and roll it out into a thin circle approximately 6 inches in diameter.

Step 5

Cut each circle in half to form two semi-circles. Take one semi-circle and fold it into a cone shape, sealing the edges with a little water.

Step 6

Fill the cone with 1-2 teaspoons of the cottage cheese and mint mixture. Seal the open edge by pinching it together tightly. Repeat for all the dough and filling.

Step 7

Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the samosas in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Remove the fried samosas and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Serve warm with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a perfect snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1587.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8334.3

Total Fat 816.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 136.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 133.3mg	0%
Sodium 2754.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 75.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 958.9mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 1546.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.3%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 10.1%