Curried Vegetable Samosas with Cilantro-Mint Chutney

Health score
10%
Curried Vegetable Samosas with Cilantro-Mint Chutney
45 min.
4
230kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful appetizer that packs a punch of flavor and offers a delightful crunch, look no further than these Curried Vegetable Samosas with Cilantro-Mint Chutney. They're not just any snack; they are a taste of India that you can easily make at home, bringing warmth and a hint of spice to your meal. These crispy pastries are filled with a vibrant mixture of mashed potatoes, lentils, and peas, all infused with aromatic Madras curry powder and fresh herbs.

Each bite reveals layers of taste, from the comforting potato filling that melts in your mouth to the zesty chutney that adds a refreshing kick. The contrast of textures—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—makes them utterly irresistible. Plus, they are a great way to impress guests at your next gathering or simply enjoy as a satisfying snack during the day.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a batch of these flavorful samosas, perfect for sharing with family and friends or savoring all by yourself. Whether served as an antipasti, starter, or midday snack, these samosas are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into the delightful world of homemade samosas!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups baking potatoes cooked peeled mashed
  • teaspoon butter softened
  • teaspoon curry powder 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 10  egg roll wrappers 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • 0.5 inch ginger fresh peeled
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh minced
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup lentils yellow cooked
  • 0.5 cup peas green frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  •  serrano chiles coarsely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • blender

Directions

  1. To prepare chutney, combine first 9 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
  2. To prepare samosas, combine potatoes, lentils, mint, curry powder, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cumin. Gently fold in peas.
  3. Working with 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers to prevent drying), cut down middle to form 2 long rectangles. Moisten edges of wrapper with egg. Spoon 1 tablespoon potato mixture near bottom edge of wrapper. Fold up from 1 corner to the opposite outer edge of the wrapper, making a triangle. Fold over to opposite side again as if folding up a flag. Repeat fold to opposite side to form a triangle. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Lightly coat samosas with cooking spray.
  5. Add samosas to pan, and cook 1 minute on each side.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve with chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Calories230kcal
Protein17.97%
Fat12.19%
Carbs69.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
89.44
Glycemic Load
8.56
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.687826172165%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
2.49mg
Hesperetin
1.78mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.37mg
Luteolin
0.93mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
3.36mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:230.16kcal
11.51%
Fat:3.14g
4.83%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.52%
Carbohydrates:40.47g
13.49%
Net Carbohydrates:33.54g
12.19%
Sugar:2.45g
2.73%
Cholesterol:52.11mg
17.37%
Sodium:365.45mg
15.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.42g
20.83%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.62%
Folate:123.39µg
30.85%
Fiber:6.94g
27.75%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.44%
Vitamin C:17.6mg
21.34%
Selenium:14.71µg
21.01%
Iron:3.55mg
19.71%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.54%
Phosphorus:163.6mg
16.36%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.11%
Vitamin B3:3.16mg
15.8%
Potassium:488.55mg
13.96%
Vitamin A:695.33IU
13.91%
Vitamin K:12.99µg
12.37%
Magnesium:49.37mg
12.34%
Copper:0.24mg
12.06%
Zinc:1.47mg
9.79%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.79%
Calcium:64.78mg
6.48%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes