Sweet Dessert Samosa

Tammy Smith

These dessert samosas swap the traditional savory filling for a spiced fruit and nut mixture tucked inside crispy, golden pastry. The technique mirrors a classic samosa — folding and sealing the dough before frying or baking — but the result is a sweet treat ready in roughly 45 minutes.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian / South Asian

Servings samosas

Calories 993 kcal

Equipment

Frying pan
Rolling pin
Mixing Bowl
Brush

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

2 cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
0.5 teaspoon salt fine grain
3 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, chilled
0.75 cup water cold

For the Filling:

1 cup mixed dried fruits chopped
0.5 cup mixed nuts roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey

For Cooking:

2 cups oil for frying

Instructions

Prepare the Pastry:

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Add 3 tablespoons of chilled ghee and rub between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly incorporate 0.75 cup of cold water, kneading until a soft dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 15 minutes.

Make the Filling:

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of chopped mixed dried fruits, 0.5 cup of roughly chopped mixed nuts, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of honey and mix until well distributed.

Shape the Samosas:

Divide the rested dough into 6 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin. Cut each circle in half to form two semi-circles.
Fold each semi-circle into a cone, sealing the edge with a bit of water. Fill each cone with the fruit and nut mixture, then seal the open edges.

Fry to Perfection:

In a frying pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium heat until shimmering. Fry the samosas until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Notes

For a healthier version, bake the samosas at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 993kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 3mg

Keyword dessert samosa, fusion cuisine, sweet samosa

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