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Bread Samosas recipe

Bread Samosas Recipe

  • Serves 3
  • Difficulty Medium

Who says you’re not samos’ed to give bread a second life? Our delicious samosa recipe is a delish delight and will please even the fussiest of crowds. This flaky, crispy pastry is filled with delicious savoury goodness. There’s no right or wrong way to dish up a samosa – serve them as an appetiser, snack or even a light meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients

8 slices Bakers Delight Wholemeal Loaf
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (ground)
Inch of fresh ginger
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 tsp fresh coriander leaves
1/2 tsp fennel seed (ground)
Salt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 potatoes
Coriander seed (ground)
Oil for frying
Tomato chutney
Greek yoghurt

Method

    1. Step 1

      Dice potato and add to a pot. Cover with water and boil until soft (about 25 mins), mash and set aside

    2. Step 2

      Heat oil in a pan and add ginger and chilli, cook for 2 minutes

    3. Step 3

      Add peas to pan and saute for a minute, then add spices and salt

    4. Step 4

      Add the mashed potatoes and mix well, adding the chopped fresh coriander leaves. Set aside

    5. Step 5

      In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp of water with 2 tbsp of plain flour and stir well to make the paste

    6. Step 6

      Prepare the bread by cutting off the crusts and rolling thin with a rolling pin. Cut the bread diagonally so you have two triangles

    7. Step 7

      Apply the paste along one long edge and fold the bread to make a cone. Add a teaspoon of the filling. To close the samosa, fold pointed ends over the opening, add paste to one of the edges and fold the opposite edge over itself to form samosa shape

    8. Step 8

      Heat oil in a second saucepan

    9. Step 9

      Gently place samosas in oil for fry, remove when golden in colour

    10. Step 10

      Serve with tomato chutney and/or greek yoghurt

FAQs

What are samosas made of?

A traditional samosa is typically made with a crispy pastry shell and savoury filling. The shell is typically made from a combination of flour with oil and water. The filling can vary depending on the recipe. Some popular fillings include potatoes, peas, minced meat and vegetables, complete with a range of spices. 

What do you eat samosas with?

A popular way to eat samosas is to serve them with a chutney and yoghurt. Some popular options include tomato chutney, or even mint. It’s also common to see samosas with a variety of other dishes, like rice or curry, to make a larger meal. 

What do samosas taste like?

Samosa flavours will vary depending on the filling and spices used in the recipe. Generally, this savoury snack has a crispy pastry shell and a flavourful filling – providing a balance of textures. Samosas can be mild, spicy and even sweet depending on the recipe.