Mini matar ka samosa is a smaller, snackable version of the classic samosa, packed with flavour and extra crunch. Perfect for parties, tea-time, or festive platters, these samosas deliver big taste in every bite.

What is Mini Matar Ka Samosa?

Mini matar ka samosa is a crispy pastry snack made with a flaky flour dough and a spiced green peas filling, shaped smaller than regular samosas and slow-fried for the perfect texture.

Main Ingredients of Mini Matar Ka Samosa

For the Dough:

All-purpose flour – as required

Ajwain – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Ghee – as required

Cold water – to knead

For the Filling:

Green peas

Fresh coriander

Garlic

Green chilli

Oil

Besan

Boiled potato

Salt

Turmeric powder

Red chilli powder

Jeera powder

Garam masala

What Is So Special About Mini Matar Ka Samosa?

The correct moyan makes all the difference. When ghee is rubbed into the flour properly, the dough holds the shape of your fist when pressed, ensuring a flaky and crisp outer layer. Slow frying gives these mini samosas their signature crunch.

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Quick and Easy Mini Matar Ka Samosa

Though shaping takes a little time, the filling can be prepared in advance, making these mini samosas easy to manage and perfect for batch cooking.

How to Make Mini Matar Ka Samosa

        (Dough):

1. Mix flour, ajwain, and salt. Add ghee and rub it into the flour until it holds the shape of your fist when pressed and stays intact. Knead with cold water into a stiff dough. Cover and rest.
   

        (Filling):

1. Blend green peas, coriander, garlic, and green chilli into a coarse paste.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai, add besan, and cook till aromatic and cooked through. Add the peas paste and cook till thick and firm.
3. Turn off the heat and mix in crushed boiled potato, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, jeera powder, and garam masala. Cool completely.

          (Shaping):

1. Roll the dough thin, cut into smaller ovals, then semicircles. Apply water, shape into mini cones, add filling, and seal well.

          (Frying):

1. Fry the mini samosas on very low heat for a longer time until evenly golden and crisp.

Expert Tips

1. Smaller samosas need slower frying for even crispness
2. Always cool the filling before shaping

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Mini Matar Ka Samosa

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Category

Snack

Servings

18

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Crispy Mini Matar Ka Samosa recipe made with a flaky crust and spiced green peas filling. Perfect bite-sized snacks, slow-fried for the best crunch.

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

Dough:

• All-purpose flour – 2 cups

• Ajwain – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Ghee – 4 tbsp

• Cold water – as needed

Filling:

• Green peas – 1½ cups

• Coriander – 2 tbsp

• Garlic – 4 cloves

• Green chilli – 1–2

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Besan – 2 tbsp

• Boiled potato – 1, crushed

• Salt – to taste

• Turmeric – ½ tsp

• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

• Jeera powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

Directions

1. Prepare stiff dough with proper moyan and rest it.

2. Cook besan and peas mixture till firm, add spices and potato.

3. Shape mini samosas and fry slowly on low heat till crisp.

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Recipe Note

Proper moyan is essential—the flour should hold its shape when pressed. Fry mini samosas on low heat for even cooking and superior crispness.