Cocktail samosas are the bite-sized version of everyone’s favorite Indian snack. These mini delights are filled with a flavorful potato mixture, spiced with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing, then wrapped in crispy samosa sheets and deep-fried to golden perfection. They make a perfect party appetizer or festive snack!

What is Cocktail Samosa?

Cocktail samosa is a smaller, crispier version of the traditional Indian samosa. Made using ready-made samosa sheets, they're quick to assemble and fry. Filled with spicy mashed potatoes, these are crowd-pleasers at any gathering.

Main Ingredient of Cocktail Samosa

• Boiled Potatoes – The base of the filling, spiced and mashed

• Samosa Sheets – For a crisp outer layer

• Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, and Turmeric – For bold, South Indian-inspired flavor

What Is So Special About Cocktail Samosa?

• Mini-sized and perfect for snacking or serving at parties

• Quick to assemble using store-bought samosa sheets

• Infused with the earthy, spicy flavor of mustard oil and Indian spices

• Can be prepped ahead and frozen

Quick and Easy Cocktail Samosa

With pre-made samosa sheets and a simple mashed potato filling, these cocktail samosas come together effortlessly. Just fold, seal, and fry!

How to Make Cocktail Samosa

Ingredients:

• 3–4 Boiled Potatoes (mashed)

• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil

• 2 tsp Mustard Seeds

• 12–15 Curry Leaves

• 1 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

• 2 tsp Turmeric

• 3 Green Chillies (finely chopped)

• Salt to taste

• Samosa Sheets (Switz or similar brand)

• Oil for Deep Frying

• Flour and Water Slurry (for sealing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

• Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point.

• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

• Add curry leaves and chopped green chillies; sauté briefly.

• Stir in hing and turmeric quickly.

• Add mashed potatoes and mix well.

• Season with salt and cook for 3–5 minutes on medium heat.

• Let the filling cool completely.

2. Assemble the Samosas:

• Take one thawed samosa sheet and form a cone.

• Seal the edge using the flour-water slurry.

• Fill the cone with the prepared potato mixture.

• Seal the open edge with slurry and press to close firmly.

3. Fry the Samosas:

• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

• Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp.

• Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Serve:

• Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.

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Expert Tips:

• Always heat mustard oil until it smokes to reduce pungency.

• Let the filling cool completely before assembling to avoid tearing the sheets.

• Do not overcrowd the oil while frying; it lowers the oil temperature and makes samosas greasy.

• You can freeze uncooked samosas and fry them directly from frozen when needed.

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Cocktail Samosa Recipe

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Category

Snack, Appetizer

Servings

20

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

90

This Cocktail Samosa recipe is perfect for parties and tea-time snacks. Mini samosas filled with spiced mashed potatoes and fried until crisp—easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Author:

Parth Kapoor

Ingredients

• 3–4 Boiled Potatoes, mashed
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 12–15 Curry Leaves
• 1 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
• 2 tsp Turmeric
• 3 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Samosa Sheets (Switz or similar)
• Oil for Deep Frying
• Flour & Water Slurry (for sealing)

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Directions

1. Prepare the potato filling with mustard oil, mustard seeds, hing, turmeric, curry leaves, and green chillies.

2. Form cones using samosa sheets, fill with potato mixture, and seal.
3. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
4. Serve with chutney or ketchup.

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Recipe Note

You can prepare the filling and even assemble the samosas in advance. Freeze them for later use, and fry fresh when needed for best results.