10 Triangular Samosa Recipes with Potato Filling

Ah, samosas—those crispy, golden triangles of joy that have danced on my taste buds since childhood. I still remember sneaking into my grandmother’s kitchen in Mumbai, watching her deftly fold the dough around her spiced potato filling, the air thick with cumin and frying oil. Those after-school treats were my first love affair with street food, a perfect blend of crunch and comfort that no snack has ever topped.

Lately, I’ve been experimenting in my own kitchen, reviving those memories with twists on the classic potato samosa. With potatoes as the star—affordable, versatile, and nutritious—I’ve played around with spices, herbs, and fusions to create healthier, baked versions alongside the traditional fried ones. In a world craving quick, flavorful snacks, these triangular delights are timeless, offering gluten-free options or vegan vibes while packing protein from peas or nuts.

Classic Punjabi Aloo Samosa

For the ultimate nostalgic bite, this classic uses boiled potatoes mashed with onions, green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander, garam masala, and salt. The dough is simple: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt, and water to knead into a firm dough. Boil and mash 4 potatoes, sauté with 1 chopped onion, 2 green chilies, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp each coriander and garam masala, then cool. Divide dough into balls, roll into ovals, cut lengthwise, add filling, fold into triangles, seal edges, and deep-fry until golden.

These samosas are crispy outside, fluffy inside, perfect for tea-time or parties—rich in potassium from potatoes for heart health, and fully vegetarian.

Spicy Green Chili Potato Samosa

Amp up the heat with this fiery version: filling stars 4 mashed potatoes, 4-5 chopped green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, dried mango powder (amchur), and fresh cilantro. Dough remains the standard flour-oil-water mix. Sauté spices in oil, mix into potatoes, chill. Roll dough thin, fill, pleat into triangles, fry in hot oil for extra crispiness.

Ideal for spice lovers, these boost metabolism with chilies and provide fiber for digestion—quick to make in under an hour.

Potato and Green Pea Samosa

A veggie-packed twist: 3 mashed potatoes with 1 cup boiled green peas, cumin, fennel seeds, asafoetida, lemon juice, and salt. Use whole wheat flour for dough to add nutrition. Sauté peas and spices first, fold in potatoes. Assemble triangles as usual, brush with oil, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes for a healthier fry alternative.

High in plant protein and vitamins from peas, these are guilt-free snacks that support weight management.

Tamarind Tangy Potato Samosa

Tangy delight: filling mixes 4 potatoes with tamarind paste, jaggery, chili powder, cumin, and curry leaves for sweet-sour balance. Standard dough. Cook tamarind sauce separately, blend with mashed potatoes. Form tight triangles, fry shallow for less oil.

The tamarind aids digestion and adds antioxidants—perfect fusion of flavors for Diwali snacking.

Cumin-Coriander Roasted Potato Samosa

Earthy and aromatic: dry-roast 1 tbsp each cumin and coriander seeds, grind, mix with roasted mashed potatoes, onions, turmeric, and salt. Dough with ghee for flakiness. Stuff generously, crimp edges into perfect triangles, air-fry at 375°F for 15 minutes.

Roasting enhances flavors without excess oil, making these low-cal yet deeply satisfying with anti-inflammatory spices.

Minty Yogurt Potato Samosa

Cool fusion: blend 3 mashed potatoes with mint chutney, yogurt, green chilies, ginger, and chaat masala. Yogurt-thinned dough for tenderness. Mix filling chilled, fold into triangles, pan-fry lightly.

Yogurt adds probiotics for gut health, cooling the spices—great for summer appetizers.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Samosa

Indo-Western hybrid: stir 1/2 cup grated paneer or cheddar into spiced potato filling with black pepper, garlic, and scallions. Enriched dough with milk. Seal triangles well to hold cheese, bake until bubbly.

Protein boost from cheese makes these filling mains, kid-approved for picky eaters.

Coconutty South Indian Potato Samosa

Tropical vibe: 4 potatoes with grated coconut, mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, red chilies, and lime. Rice flour dough for gluten-free crunch. Temper spices in oil, mix in, form and deep-fry.

Coconut provides healthy fats; this Kerala-inspired version is vegan and immunity-boosting.

Garlic-Ginger Infused Potato Samosa

Bold flavors: heavy on 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, potatoes, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and vinegar for tang. Standard dough. Simmer filling spices, mash in potatoes, triangle-fold, shallow-fry.

Garlic-ginger fight colds; these aromatic bites elevate everyday tea time.

Turmeric Golden Potato Samosa

Vibrant and healing: golden from 2 tsp turmeric, potatoes with onions, fenugreek seeds, chili flakes, and besan (chickpea flour) for binding. Whole wheat dough. Sauté, fill, bake for crisp health bombs.

Turmeric’s curcumin is anti-inflammatory—naturally golden, antioxidant-rich snacks.

There you have it—10 ways to fold potato magic into crispy triangles that’ll transport you straight to flavor heaven. Grab your apron, experiment with these recipes, and share your twists in the comments; your next party (or midnight craving) will thank you!