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Potato Samosas with Mango and Peanut Chutneys

Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 30 -36 samosas
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

Ingredients

  • Samosas:
  • 3 medium Russet potatoes peeled (about 4 cups when diced)
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil plus additional for frying
  • 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. tumeric
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • pinch of sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 package Ready-To-Fill Samosa Pastries available at Indian markets
  • 2 Tbsp. flour and cold water to make a paste to seal the edges of the samosas
  • Mango Chutney:
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cups mangoes 3 to 4 mangoes , peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup vidalia onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp. whole mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • Peanut Cilantro Chutney:
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/2 small jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions

  • Samosas: Place potatoes in large pot covered with water.Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool. When cooled, finely dice.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. canola oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add cumin seeds and cook until they start to make a popping sound. Add red onion and cook to soften. Add the potatoes, coriander, tumeric, salt and cayenne and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl and add peas, ginger, sugar, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Mix well with a fork to incorporate all ingredients. Set aside to cool.
  • Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and some water to make a thin paste.
  • Keep pastry sheets covered with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
  • Fill and fold the samosa pastry sheets with a teaspoon or so of the potato mixture, sealing the last fold with the flour paste to seal.
  • Fill a heavy, deep skillet with about 2 inches of canola oil and heat over medium low heat. Fry samosas in batches (being careful not to crowd the skillet) for 2 minutes each side or until lightly browned. If they are browning too quickly, reduce heat.
  • Remove from skillet with slotted spoon to prepared sheet.
  • Serve with chutneys.
  • Mango Chutney:
  • Combine sugar and vinegar in a large 5 quart pot. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, stirring often.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let cool. Store in glass jars.
  • Peanut Cilantro Chutney:
  • Puree all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.