Onion Samosa is a crispy fried snack from South Asia. Flaky samosa sheets are folded with a yummy stuffing and sealed perfectly. The sealed samosas are then cooked to perfection.
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Samosa is always a delicious snack . We all definitely have fond memories with them. They are so delicious and filling too. One or two samosa with some hot ginger tea will make us delightful evenings.
I know we all are calorie specific and not so comfortable with deep fried snack these days. I have a wonderful solution for this. Air fryer Onion Samosa for the rescue. They give super good and crisp Samosa.
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About Samosa
Samosa is a very Popular South Asian Snack. It is mostly triangular shaped with a pastry cover. Samosa has a spicey stuffing made or either meat or vegetables. Every region in India has different version of samosa. Punjabi Samosa is very popular one, the stuffing is bit different. It has a spicy stuffing made of mashed potato , green peas along with spices.
It is also a very popular Street Food. Samosa Chaat is very popular. They serve it with green chutney and tamarind chutney in a bed of a special korma prepared for chaat along with raw onions and sev. It is too good.
Ingredients
Onion - Use finely chopped onions. Both White or Red Onions work well.
Spice Powders - Using the basic Indian spice powders
Green Chilli - we can also a finely chopped green chilli. My kids don't prefer and i dint not use
Ginger - Another perfect taste factor. Chop finely and add or it goes well with the stuffing.
Coriander leaves - gives a wonderful flavor to the filling.
Corn flour - We use corn flour to prepare a paste. This helps in sealing the samosa.
Samosa Sheets - We can use either homemade made or store bought one.
How to make Onion Samosa
Prepare Stuffing for Samosa
1.In a mixing bowl add finely chopped onions. I am using 2 medium sized onions.
2. To this add finely chopped ginger and Coriander leaves. If you prefer you may also use finely chopped green chilies.
3. Next add the spice powders. I am using Red chili powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Garam Masala , Turmeric powder and Salt.
4. Combine everything. Now the filling for Onion Samosa is ready.
Fold Samosa.
5. In a bowl add corn flour and water and combine without lumps. We use this paste for sticking the folded samosa.
6. Take a samosa sheet. It is rectangle in shape. Fold from one end like a triangle shape.
7. Follow the pattern and fold two more times it will resemble a cone now.
8. Stuff the prepared filling to the cone.
9. Now with the remaining portion of samosa sheet fold once again. To the corner of the samosa spread the prepared corn flour paste.
10. Stick the folded portion and the samosa is now ready to cook. Follow the same pattern for rest of the samosa.
Cook Samosa Method 1 - Air fryer
11. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F / 200 C for 5 mins. Place the prepared samosa in air fryer basket. Brush or Spray oil to the samosa.
12. Air fry at 356 F / 180 C for 12 mins. Make sure you flip them once halfway and brush or spray oil. Healthy air fryer Onions samosas are now ready.
Method 2 - Stove top
13. Heat a heavy pan with oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot drop in the samosa and fry in a medium flame. Cooking in high flame might burn the samosa , so make sure you cook them in medium to low flame.
14. Once it's golden, crisp, and cooked remove it from the oil and drain in paper towels to remove excess oil. Tasty Onion samosa is now ready.
Tips and Variations
I am using store bought samosa sheets for this recipe. However we can also make them home. Here is the recipe for homemade samosa sheets.
Usually samosa sheets can be seen in the frozen section or freezer in super markets.
We can also replace the onion stuffing with any of your favorite filling.
Makes a perfect snack for any occasions.
Serving Suggestions
Samosas are a great evening snack to go with some hot Tea. Makes a mast combo. We also have them any time of the day as a snack. It goes well with ketchup or Green Chutney.
Storing Options
Samosa tastes good only when served hot and crispy. Do not suggest storing or freezing the cooked Samosa. Instead we can fold the samosa with stuffing and store in air tight boxes for 4 days in fridge. We can also freeze them up to 3 months. Thaw them for a while and fry or air fry as you prefer.
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📖 Recipe
Onion Samosa
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 2 Onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Cumin Powder
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Corn Flour
- 1 tbsp Water
- 10 Samosa Sheets
Instructions
Prepare Stuffing for Samosa
- In a mixing bowl add finely chopped onions. I am using 2 medium sized onions.
- To this add finely chopped ginger and Coriander leaves. If you prefer you may also use finely chopped green chilies.
- Next add the spice powders. I am using Red chili powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Garam Masala , Turmeric powder and Salt.
- Combine everything. Now the filling for Onion Samosa is ready.
Fold Samosa.
- In a bowl add corn flour and water and combine without lumps. We use this paste for sticking the folded samosa.
- Take a samosa sheet. It is rectangle in shape. Fold from one end like a triangle shape.
- Follow the pattern and fold two more times it will resemble a cone now.
- Stuff the prepared filling to the cone.
- Now with the remaining portion of samosa sheet fold once again. To the corner of the samosa spread the prepared corn flour paste.
- Stick the folded portion and the samosa is now ready to cook. Follow the same pattern for rest of the samosa.
Cook Samosa Method 1 - Air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F / 200 C for 5 mins. Place the prepared samosa in air fryer basket. Brush or Spray oil to the samosa.
- Air fry at 356 F / 180 C for 12 mins. Make sure you flip them once halfway and brush or spray oil. Healthy air fryer Onions samosas are now ready.
Method 2 - Stove top
- Heat a heavy pan with oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot drop in the samosa and fry in a medium flame. Cooking in high flame might burn the samosa , so make sure you cook them in medium to low flame.
- Once it's golden, crisp, and cooked remove it from the oil and drain in paper towels to remove excess oil. Tasty Onion samosa is now ready.
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Notes
Tips and Variations
I am using store bought samosa sheets for this recipe. However we can also make them home. Here is the recipe for homemade samosa sheets. Usually samosa sheets can be seen in the frozen section or freezer in super markets. We can also replace the onion stuffing with any of your favorite filling. Makes a perfect snack for any occasions.Serving Suggestions
Samosas are a great evening snack to go with some hot Tea. Makes a mast combo. We also have them any time of the day as a snack. It goes well with ketchup or Green Chutney.Storing Options
Samosa tastes good only when served hot and crispy. Do not suggest storing or freezing the cooked Samosa. Instead we can fold the samosa with stuffing and store in air tight boxes for 4 days in fridge. We can also freeze them up to 3 months. Thaw them for a while and fry or air fry as you prefer.Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used
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