Wayne Gisslen

Potato Filling for Samosas

Preparation info

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
1 lb

Method

  1. Mash the potatoes coarsely. They should be slightly lumpy, but the lumps should be small so the filling fits easily into samosas.
  2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over moderate heat. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds. Cook just until the seeds darken slightly and become aromatic.
  3. Add the onion and turmeric. Sauté until the onion is soft.
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Per serving: Calories, 40; Protein, 1 g; Fat, 1.5 g (33% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 6 g; Fiber, 1 g; Sodium, 55 mg.