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    Samosa Cups Recipe

    Published: Mar 22, 2016 · Modified: Jun 26, 2024 by Jessica Fisher

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    Samosa Cups are crunchy little bundles of seasoned ground meat, onions, and African spices. They are a delicious shortcut to traditional samosa.

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    My neighbor Alice was born and raised in Tanzania. She’s an amazing mom, nurse, friend, and cook. She has always been quick to offer me advice when one of the kids is hurt or sick, saving me many a panicked moment. However, one of the best gifts she ever gave me was to introduce me to samosas.

    Last fall her son ran over to our house with a plate of these deep fried things that I had never seen before. Oh my word. I can’t tell you how amazingly delicious they are! Mmmmm.

    Immediately, I was texting her to find out what awesomeness was inside. The woman is amazing. Alice makes the dough by hand instead of buying prepackaged dough, cooks the meat with spices and onion, and then fries each one to a golden brown perfection.

    Problem is: I’m lazy. I wasn’t quite up to the task of making a homemade dough as well as a rich filling AND standing over the fryer.

    Instead, I came up with a fun little cheat that allows me to enjoy the delicious flavor of samosas with a lot less work. You’re going to love it!

    I think I originally saw the wonton cup idea on Pinterest. I knew immediately that it would work well with a samosa filling. While samosas don’t generally have cheese, I added mild jack cheese to help hold the cups together. It is a winning combination.

    You can make these with beef or turkey, but after multiple tests, I felt that they are best with ground turkey.

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    These Samosa Cups are such a hit with my family! They are easy to make, super delicious, and can be served as appetizers or as a main dish. I’ve served them alongside couscous, green salad, kachumber, and rice pilaf. It was FishPapa’s idea to add some mango salsa.

    It’s my idea that you should make these. Soon.

    I’m in love, I tell you.

    Tools I use to make this EASY:

    • large saute pan
    • box grater or food processor for cheese
    • USA muffin pans – no need to grease these pans!
    samosa cups on a plate

    Samosa Cups

    Samosa Cups are crunchy little bundles of seasoned ground meat, onions, and African spices. They are a delicious shortcut to traditional samosa.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ lb ground turkey
    • ⅛ onion , chopped for ¼ cup
    • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • 12 oz wonton wrappers 48 wrappers
    • 12 oz jack cheese (shredded) (3 cups)
    • fresh cilantro (chopped) for serving
    • mango salsa for serving
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    Instructions

    • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground turkey and onion until the turkey is browned and the onion is translucent, about ten minutes. Season with the garlic, curry powder, turmeric. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease two 12-cup muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Line each of the muffin cups with one wonton wrapper. Add 1 tablespoon of the meat filling to each cup. Top with a small sprinkle of cheese.
    • Repeat the process by placing another wonton wrapper atop the cheese in each cup. Divide the remaining meat mixture among the 24 cups. Divide the remaining cheese among the cups.
    • Bake for 8 to 11 minutes until the cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are crisp.
    • Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped cilantro and/or fruit salsa.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts do not include additional toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. razia

      July 03, 2019 at 2:20 am

      I love samosas and never thought of the cupcake idea.Samosas are made with shredded meat, fish filet, and even tuna minus the curry. Usually, lots of onions, garlic, and with a spicy habanero pepper sauce on the side.

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    2. Amy S

      January 30, 2019 at 12:33 am

      Your pictures show an open top, but your directions make an enclosed muffin-samosa. I am just wanting some clarification. My guess is the open version was more photogenic, but there isn’t a note saying so.

      A friend exposed me to the world of wonton cups at a NYE party. I must have been living under a rock. I love the concept although her execution of it was so-so.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 03, 2019 at 4:35 pm

        Actually, the directions say to end with cheese. You basically do two layers of wrapper, meat, cheese. It’s open on the top.

        Reply
    3. Ashley

      August 04, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Do you think you could freeze the assembled cups?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        August 08, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        I am not sure. I think they might get soggy if you filled them with the meat mixture warm. But, if you chilled the meat mixture and then assembled, I think that would work well. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    4. Fattima Ali

      May 09, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      I love samosas and never thought of the cupcake idea, sounds really fun! In countries with Indian influence they would add the curry and it doesn’t matter what type. You should use what you like. In most West Africa, Samosas are made with shredded meat, fish filet, and even tuna minus the curry. Usually, lots of onions, garlic, and with a spicy habanero pepper sauce on the side.

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    5. Whitney

      April 01, 2016 at 3:07 am

      Yum! I’ve always wanted to try the wonton “cupcake” idea. This sounds delicious! What kind of curry powder do you use? Just the regular grocery store variety or something different (spicy?)? Thanks!!

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      • Jessica Fisher

        April 02, 2016 at 9:18 am

        I just use regular store brand. I’m not cultured enough to know any different. lol

        Reply
    6. Jill

      March 23, 2016 at 8:56 am

      It seems like the filling would probably freeze pretty well. Do you agree? I think I’ll try and make some burritos out of it for quick lunches throughout the month.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 02, 2016 at 9:18 am

        Sounds great to put this in burritos! Yum!

        Reply

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