Crescent Roll Samosas

This easy samosa recipe uses crescent rolls for a golden, flaky shortcut. Perfect for parties, weeknight snacks, or freezer-friendly make-ahead appetizers.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Total Time 28

Servings servings

Calories 55kcal

Ingredients

2 packages crescent rolls 8 count each, like Pillsbury
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or oil of choice
2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
½ cup frozen green peas
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1 4 ounce can green chilis mild or hot
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground chili powder
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Dipping Sauce

¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped
1 garlic clove minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prep: Take Peas out of the freezer to thaw, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Make the filling: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and lightly mash (leave some chunks for texture). In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Add green chilis and peas; cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in the mashed potatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assemble the samosas: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Spoon about 1–1½ tablespoons of filling onto each triangle. Fold over or roll up the dough, pinching edges to seal as best as possible (shape doesn’t need to be perfect. They’ll still taste great!)
Bake: Place samosas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 11–13 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
Make the sauce: While the samosas bake, take a small bowl and combine yogurt, cilantro, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Adjust chili powder or choose mild chilis to control heat in the recipe.
Crescent dough warms up fast so keep unused dough chilled while you work in batches to make sealing easier.
Mango chutney is another favorite dipping sauce for this recipe.
Freezer-friendly: Baked samosas freeze well. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through or use your air fryer.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. Does not include optional toppings.

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