Potato Samosas with Empanada Dough

These scrumptious potato samosas are made with empanada dough for a delightful twist on a classic favorite. With a comforting, spiced potato filling encased in a crisp and golden-brown crust, these samosas are perfect for snacking, parties, or as an appetizer. They're easy to make and freeze well for an anytime treat!

Ingredients

🥔 5 large potatoes
🧃 1 carton of chicken or vegetable broth (32oz)
🫒 1/2 cup olive oil
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
🌿 1 teaspoon turmeric
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon curry powder
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
🥕 2 cups frozen veggies (peas and carrots)
🥟 2 packages empanada dough discs
🫒 Oil for frying

Instructions

1- Thaw Dough:

The night before, thaw the empanada dough discs in the fridge to ensure they are ready for use.

2- Prepare Potatoes:

Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Place them in a pot and add chicken or vegetable broth.
Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender.

3- Prepare Onion Mixture:

While the potatoes are boiling, heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, curry powder, chili flakes, and salt.
Mix well and sauté for a couple of minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.

4- Mix Filling:

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and place them in a large bowl.
Add the onion mixture, peas, and carrots, mixing everything together thoroughly to create your samosa filling.

5- Assemble Samosas:

Place about 2 heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture in the center of each empanada dough disc.
Fold the dough in half over the filling and braid the edges or use a fork to seal them.

6- Cook or Freeze:

Fry the samosas immediately in oil until golden brown, or place them in the freezer until completely frozen.
Once frozen, transfer them to Ziploc bags and store them in the freezer.
Enjoy them whenever desired by frying them until golden.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: Approximately 12-15 samosas, depending on size
Calories: 180 per samosa (based on approximately 15 samosas)
Nutrition per Serving: Proteins: 4g; Fats: 8g; Carbohydrates: 24g
Equipment: Pot, skillet, mixing bowl, frying pan