Spicy Rice Samosa

Does rice always have to be in the main course? No, it is such a versatile ingredient it can be used to make anything from crunchy and savoury starters to sweet and luscious dessert.



Here is one such delectable starter, Spicy Rice Samosa, made of a plain flour dough packed with an Oriental flavoured rice filling. You will enjoy the crispy outer covering as much as you enjoy the soft and spicy filling.

You can also try other recipes with rice like Rice and Cheese Balls and Rice Kheer

Spicy Rice Samosa

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Spicy Rice Samosa recipe - How to make Spicy Rice Samosa

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 samosas
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Ingredients


For The Spicy Rice Samosa Dough
3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tsp melted ghee
salt to taste

For The Spicy Rice Samosa Filling
1 cup cooked rice (chawal)
1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions
2 1/2 tbsp schezuan sauce
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying

Method
For the spicy rice samosa dough

    For the spicy rice samosa dough
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
  2. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.

For the spicy rice samosa filling

    For the spicy rice samosa filling
  1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add the schezuan sauce, rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Divide the filling into 8 equal portions and keep aside to cool slightly.

How to proceed to make the spicy rice samosa

    How to proceed to make the spicy rice samosa
  1. Knead the dough well till smooth and elastic and divide it into 4 equal portions.
  2. Roll out a portion of the dough into 150 mm. X 75 mm. (6" x 3") diameter oval.
  3. Cut the oval horizontally into 2 equal portions using a knife.
  4. Take a portion and join the edges to make a cone.
  5. Stuff the cone with a portion of the filling and apply little water on the edges to seal it.
  6. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 7 more samosas.
  7. Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry the samosas, a few at a time, on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  8. Serve the spicy rice samosa immediately.
Nutrient values per samosa
Energy116 cal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates13.1 g
Fiber0.4 g
Fat6.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A82.4 mcg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.4 mg
Vitamin C0.8 mg
Folic Acid0.8 mcg
Calcium4.1 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium7.2 mg
Potassium18 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
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Reviews

Spicy Rice Samosa
 on 04 Sep 18 03:57 PM
5

Mam can u give an alternate option of spring onion bcoz we all eat jain food
Tarla Dalal
04 Sep 18 05:21 PM
   Hi Reena, You can skip add chopped green capsicum or simply, skip adding spring onions.
Spicy Rice Samosa
 on 04 Sep 18 03:54 PM
5

Mam can u get few receipes which r jain wherein onion garlic n potatoes r not used at all
Tarla Dalal
04 Sep 18 05:20 PM
   Hi Reena, We have a 400 collection of Jain recipes. You can check them here https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-veg-recipes-jain-34
Spicy Rice Samosa
 on 03 Sep 18 09:10 PM
5

Novel way of using left over rice. Nice
Tarla Dalal
04 Sep 18 08:52 AM
   Hi Vijaya, We are delighted you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking!
स्पाईसी राईस समोसा
 on 28 Jul 16 06:55 PM
5

chawal khavoo samosa style me
Tarla Dalal
04 Sep 18 08:53 AM
   Thank you for your kind words. Do try the recipe and keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking!
स्पाईसी राईस समोसा
 on 28 Jul 16 11:59 AM
5

bhadiya!!!
Spicy Rice Samosa
 on 21 Nov 15 12:17 PM
5

Children will love this...something different....
Tarla Dalal
04 Sep 18 08:54 AM
   Yes, indeed. Do try the recipe and keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking!
Spicy Rice Samosa
 on 28 Oct 15 10:55 AM
5

An excellent way to use the left over rice. The samosa with schezuan sauce is tasting very nice. I tried this recipe and everyone just love it at my place. I never thought that left over rice could be used to make such a delictable snack.