How long does Cocktail Samosa take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cocktail Samosa serve?

15. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cocktail Samosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cocktail Samosa spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cocktail Samosa?

200 grams Maida, 1 cup Bhujia Sev, 5 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Sugar, ½ tsp Ajwain, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cocktail Samosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cocktail Samosa?

About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cocktail Samosa

Name: Cocktail Samosa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 200 grams Maida; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Ajwain; 5 tbsp Oil; As Needed Water; 1 cup Bhujia Sev; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 3 tbsp Oil; For Deep Frying Oil

50 min
medium
Serves 15

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Small Smaosa, Dry Samosa · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Cocktail samosas: small samosas with ajwain maida pastry and a dry filling of bhujia sev and spices. Medium-spicy, makes 15 servings, 50 minutes, video.

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

15 people

Maida200 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Ajwain½ tsp
Oil8 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Bhujia Sev1 cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
OilFor Deep Frying

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 15 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 15 people
Energy	212kcal	3180kcal
Protein	3.2g	48g
Carbohydrate	16g	240g
Fat	15g	225g
Fibre	1.4g	21g
Sugar	1.2g	18g

Cookd masalas for maida

Method

1
Place the maida, salt and ajwain in a bowl and rub in with the oil to make a crumble consistency.
MaidaSaltAjwainOil
2
Add water and knead a semi-hard dough and rest it for 20 mins.
Water
3
For the mixture, coarsely grind the sev with all the spices and seasonings.
Bhujia SevRed Chilli PowderSaltSugarChaat Masala PowderGaram Masala PowderAsafoetida
4
Heat oil in a pan and add the mixture, saute until aromatic and the oil is absorbed well. Set aside the mixture to cool.
Oil
5
Portion the dough into roundels. Roll out into circles and cut into semi-circles.
6
Make a cone with the semi-circle and place the stuffing, enclose the samosas securely.
7
Deep fry in medium hot oil until golden brown. Cool completely and store airtight.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Cocktail Samosa take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cocktail Samosa serve?: 15. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cocktail Samosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cocktail Samosa spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cocktail Samosa?: 200 grams Maida, 1 cup Bhujia Sev, 5 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Sugar, ½ tsp Ajwain, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cocktail Samosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cocktail Samosa?: About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.