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Cheese and corn samosas
Crispy golden fried samosas filled with a cheesy corn filling are the ultimate delicious vegetarian appetizer or snack, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 16 samosas
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For the corn filling
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped/crushed
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tbsp coriander/cilantro finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
For the samosas
- samosa wrappers (substitute with spring roll wrappers or phyllo pastry cut into strips)
- 3 tbsp flour mixed with 1-2 tbsp water to make a paste
- oil for frying
- Chutney for serving
Instructions
- Fry onion and garlic in a large frying pan until soft and translucent.
- Add the corn and chilli flakes and allow to cook until the corn starts to color. Season to taste.
- Transfer the corn mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature then mix in the herbs and cheese.
- To assemble the samosas, place a samosa wrapper lengthwise in front of you on a chopping board. Place a tablespoon of filling into the bottom left corner then fold up into a triangle and continue folding until the filling is fully encases in the pastry.
- Spread a little flour paste onto the edges and seal the samosa. Set aside and continue with the remaining ingredients.
- Pre heat vegetable or canola oil until hot in a deep pot then fry the samosas until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towels before serving with chutney.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1samosa
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
202IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16samosas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1samosa | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.