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Cheese Samosas
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Easy Cheese Samosa

Easy Cheesy- a perfect evening tea snack!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Diet Halal, Hindu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 samosas
Calories 88kcal
Author Sarah Mir

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 16 samosa pattis (strips)
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1-2 minced chilies, for jalapeno use one
  • ¼ cup monterey jack or cheddar
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 small crushed garlic clove or ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • flour and water for a thick slurry
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Mash together the cream cheese, chilies, garlic if using, salt and pepper
  • Stir in shredded cheese
  • Mix together 2 tbsp flour and just enough water to make a paste
  • Put a teaspoon full of the cheesy mix and form a samosa (refer to blog post or video for how)
  • Shallow fry 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. You can also air fry these - just remember to lightly brush with oil!
  • Serve hot!

Notes

these easy samosas can be frozen before frying 

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg