Baked Indian Samosas Made Easy

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Baked Indian Samosas Made Easy.

1. Step 1

   Start by placing your cubed potatoes in a large pot and covering them with salted water.

2. Step 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer until they’re tender, which should take about 20 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Once they’re cooked, drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.

4. Step 4

   Give them a good mash, but keep it a bit coarse for texture, and set them aside for now.

5. Step 5

   While the potatoes are cooling, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot for baking.

6. Step 6

   In a large skillet, heat some vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

7. Step 7

   Add in your chopped onions along with coriander seed, curry powder, grated ginger, salt, turmeric, cumin, allspice, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.

8. Step 8

   Stir everything together and cook until the onions turn a lovely golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re ready, remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the chopped tomatoes and frozen peas.

10. Step 10

    This vibrant mixture will add a burst of flavor to your filling.

11. Step 11

    Now, combine this delicious blend with your coarsely mashed potatoes, mixing until everything is well incorporated.

12. Step 12

    Let this filling cool completely; it’s worth the wait! Next, take your pie crust and cut it into 8 equal triangles.

13. Step 13

    Spoon a generous portion of the filling onto the wide end of each triangle.

14. Step 14

    Fold the corners over the filling to form a neat triangle shape, and pinch the edges to seal them tightly.

15. Step 15

    To give your samosas a beautiful golden finish, brush the tops with beaten egg whites.

16. Step 16

    Arrange your samosas on baking sheets, making sure they have a little space between them.

17. Step 17

    Now it’s time to bake! Place the baking sheets in your preheated oven and let the samosas bake until they turn a gorgeous golden brown, which should take about 15 minutes.

18. Step 18

    The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be irresistible, and soon you’ll have a delightful batch of samosas ready to enjoy!.