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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the fried samosas and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve warm with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a perfect snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 816.2 g | 1046% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.5 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2754 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 959 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1546 mg | 33% | |
*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.
