Onion-filled Samosa

Onion-filled Samosa is a medium Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min

Cost: $5.34 total, $1.34 per serving

Ingredients

  • 3 unités Yellow onions (peeled and finely sliced)
  • 30 g Fresh cilantro (leaves only, finely chopped)
  • 1 c. à café Ground cumin
  • 1 c. à café Sweet paprika
  • ½ c. à café Hot paprika (Espelette pepper) (or red chili powder to taste)
  • ½ c. à café Salt
  • ¼ c. à café Ground black pepper
  • 2 c. à soupe Olive oil (for cooking the onions)
  • 12 feuilles Samosa pastry sheets (square sheets) (ready-to-use, brick or filo type)
  • 1 unités Beaten egg (for brushing the samosas)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onion filling

    Thinly slice the three onions, sauté them in a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin, sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt and pepper. Cook about 15 minutes until the onions are translucent and slightly caramelized.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: Moyen

  2. Incorporate the herbs

    Remove from heat, let cool for a few minutes, then add the chopped cilantro. Mix gently.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the samosa sheets

    On a lightly floured surface, lay out one pastry sheet. Lightly brush the top edge with a little water. Place a tablespoon of filling in the centre, fold the sides and seal into a triangle or roll, pressing the edges to seal.

    Time: PT10M

  4. Rest the pastry

    Place the formed samosas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Cook the samosas

    Heat the pan over medium‑high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the samosas and cook 3‑4 minutes on one side until golden, then turn frequently to cook the other side evenly. Total cooking time about 8 minutes.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: Moyen‑vif

  6. Glaze (optional)

    Quickly brush each samosa with the beaten egg and return to the pan for 1‑2 minutes to achieve a nice shine.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Moyen‑vif

  7. Serve

    Arrange the samosas on a platter, serve hot with a yogurt or harissa sauce to taste.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
260
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: Gluten, Egg

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Onion-filled Samosa

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

Crispy samosas filled with a delicious onion preparation flavored with spices and cilantro. Ideal for Ramadan ftour or as a tasty appetizer.

MediumMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
27m
Prep
23m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.34
Total cost
$1.34
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the onions until translucent (step 1)
  • Properly sealing the pastry edges (step 3)
  • Cooking over medium‑high heat with frequent turning (step 5)

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when frying.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a long handle to handle the hot pan.

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