Spinach and Feta Samosa, Spanakopita Style

These samosas are inspired by the Greek spanakopita. Spinach and feta are mixed with coriander, green chillies, jeera powder, nutmeg, chilli flakes and cashews, then folded into samosa patti and baked until crisp.

This recipe needs feta. No other cheese works quite the same. I used Switz samosa patti and made 25 samosas.

Spinach and Feta Samosa

Quick Details
Makes: about 25 samosas
Baking time: 30 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian

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Course Starter

Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

  

For the filling

• 250 g spinach
• 1/2 cup coriander chopped
• 2 green chillies spicy, chopped
• 1 tablespoon jeera powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
• 1/2 nutmeg grated
• 1 tablespoon red chilli flakes
• 15 cashews chopped
• 150 g feta cheese crumbled

For the samosas

• 2 heaped tablespoons all purpose flour for the sealing paste
• 4 tablespoons water
• samosa patti I used Switz
• olive oil for brushing

Instructions

 

• Cook the spinach. Pressure cook the spinach for 1 whistle. Chop it and drain off the excess water.
• Make the filling. Add the coriander, green chillies, jeera powder, black pepper, nutmeg, chilli flakes and cashews. Crumble in the feta and mix well.
• Make the paste. Mix the flour and water into a smooth paste.
• Fold. Fold a triangle at one end of a samosa patti strip, then fold twice more to form a cone. Fill with the stuffing, fold to close and seal with the paste.
• Bake. Brush both sides with olive oil. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, flip and bake for 15 minutes more.
• Serve. Serve the samosas hot.

Video

Keyword Spinach Feta Samosa, Spanakopita, Baked Samosa

Tips for the Best Spinach and Feta Samosa

• Squeeze out as much water from the spinach as you can. Wet filling makes soggy samosas.
• Fold the patti tightly and seal the edges well with the flour paste.
• Brush with olive oil on both sides for an even golden crust.
• Flip halfway through baking so both sides crisp up.

Storage

Shaped, unbaked samosas can be frozen. Bake them straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fry them instead?
Yes. Deep fry on medium heat until golden.

Can I use paneer instead of feta?
You can, but you will lose the salty tang that makes these special.

Make these for your next party and tell me how they turned out. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.