Source: Arylanna, AdobeStockSamosa is one of the most popular dishes in Middle Eastern cuisine. Most often, it's made from puff pastry with a variety of fillings, including seasonal ones. For example, pumpkin samosa is delicious, aromatic, and quite hearty!
1. Classic Pumpkin Samosa
Source: postila.ruBefore baking, you can brush the samosas with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 600 g pumpkin, 140 g onion, 10 g sugar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, sauté until translucent, then add the finely diced pumpkin. Add sugar and spices to taste, and simmer the filling for 5-7 minutes. Roll the puff pastry into a log, cut into discs, and roll each into a circle. Place the filling in the center and form triangular samosas. Place them seam-side down on parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Lenten Pumpkin Samosa
Source: dzen.ruMaking dough for Lenten samosas is very easy. All you need is water and flour!
You will need: 150 ml water, 300-350 g flour, 1 tsp salt, 300 g pumpkin, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion until translucent. Add finely diced pumpkin, fry until soft, and season the filling.
Knead a firm dough from water, salt, and flour. Let it rest for half an hour, divide into pieces, and roll each thinly. Place the filling, form the samosas, and place them seam-side down on parchment paper. Lightly brush with vegetable oil and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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3. Samosa with Pumpkin Jam
Source: yolles.ruThis samosa can easily pass for a dessert with tea – it's very tasty and sweet.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 200 g pumpkin jam, 1 egg yolk, sugar.
Preparation: Roll the puff pastry into a tight log, cut into discs, and roll each into a flatbread. Place the pumpkin jam, form triangular samosas, and place them seam-side down on parchment paper. Brush with egg yolk, lightly sprinkle with sugar, and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Yeast Dough Samosa with Pumpkin
Source: cookpad.comWe suggest making the dough yourself – it's not difficult at all.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 1 cup water, 50 g butter, 10 g dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt, 600 g pumpkin, 200 g onion, 4 cloves garlic, spices, 1/2 bunch herbs, 1 egg, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix sifted flour and salt, pour in the water with yeast, and knead a firm dough. Let it rest in a warm place for half an hour, then divide into three parts, roll each thinly, and brush with melted butter. Stack the layers, roll into a log, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Cut the log into discs, turn each cut-side up, and roll thinly. Chop the pumpkin, onion, garlic, and herbs, and season. Mix the filling, place it on the dough, and form the samosas. Transfer them seam-side down to parchment paper and let rest for 20 minutes. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Samosa with Pumpkin and Potato
Source: attuale.ruThis filling is even heartier – a great snack anytime.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 150 g pumpkin, 200 g potato, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, pumpkin, and potato, and season the filling. Roll the dough into a log, cut into pieces, and roll out. Place the filling, form the samosas, and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Samosa with Pumpkin and Meat
Source: mirtesen.ruProbably the most filling recipe in this collection, because it doesn't get much heartier.
You will need: 1 kg puff yeast dough, 50 g lamb fat (kurdjuk), 200 g beef, 600 g pumpkin, 300 g onion, 1/2 hot red pepper, 1 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp cumin, spices, salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the lamb fat, beef, pumpkin, onion, and hot pepper. Mix the minced meat, add sugar, salt, and spices to taste. Add oil and mix again. Roll the puff pastry into a log, cut into discs, and roll each cut-side up. Place the filling and form triangular samosas. Brush with egg if desired and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Uzbek-Style Pumpkin Samosa
Source: attuale.ruA simple and traditional samosa option that can be customized to your liking.
You will need: 800 g flour, 200 ml water, 1 egg, 150 g butter, 1 pinch salt, 1 onion, 350 g pumpkin.
Preparation: Mix 100 g softened butter, warm water, egg, and salt. Add flour, knead the dough, and divide it into 3 parts. Let rest for half an hour and roll each part into a thin layer. Brush again with melted butter, stack them, and roll into a log.
Cut this log into pieces and roll them into flatbreads cut-side up. Grate the pumpkin, finely chop the onion, season the filling, and place it on the dough. Place a small piece of butter on top, pinch the samosa into a triangle, and bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Lavash Samosa with Pumpkin
Source: menunedeli.ruLazy samosa for a quick fix when you really crave homemade pastries.
You will need: 3 sheets lavash, 300 g pumpkin, 150 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, add 50 ml water, and simmer in a pan until soft for about 10-15 minutes. Mix with spices and grated cheese.
Cut the lavash into squares approximately 10-15 cm. Brush the edges of the squares with egg white, place the filling, and fold the samosa diagonally into a triangle. Press the edges firmly to seal them. Place the samosas on parchment paper, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Samosa with Pumpkin and Chicken
Source: pinterest.comInstead of chicken breast fillet, you can use thigh fillet or another part of the chicken.
You will need: 1 kg puff pastry, 500 g chicken fillet, 300 g pumpkin, 1 purple onion, spices, 60 g butter, 1 egg, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Very finely chop the onion, pumpkin, and chicken. Mix everything together, add melted butter and spices to taste. Roll the dough into a log, cut into pieces, and roll out. Place the filling, form the samosas, and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for approximately half an hour at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven.
10. Samosa with Pumpkin and Cheese
Source: бабушкинырецепты.рфAny cheese you like will surely pair well with pumpkin.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 600 g pumpkin, 150 g cheese, spices, 1 egg, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Grate and lightly sauté the pumpkin until soft. Season and mix it with any grated cheese of your choice. Roll the puff pastry into a log, cut into pieces, and roll each cut-side up. Place the filling, form, and place the samosas on parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.