Chicken malai boti samosa is a creamy, juicy and full of flavor recipe. The creamy malai boti is wrapped in samosa patti sheets and deep fried until they're crispy golden brown. This fried chicken samosa is perfect for Tea time snacks, Ramzan Iftar parties or can made as Eid special snacks.
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A Short story Iftar Special Samosa
This creamy chicken samosa recipe is my go to recipe for any Tea time snacks or Iftar party. I make these in batches and freeze them. My mother used to prepare these chicken malai boti samosa before Ramadan and freeze them. I fry these just before iftar and they disappear within minutes. My kids love these well balanced in flavor homemade samosa recipe.
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- A Short story Iftar Special Samosa
- Ingredients for Chicken Malai Boti Samosa Filling
- How to Make Chicken Malai Boti Samosa (Step-by-Step Instructions)
- Why This Chicken Malai Boti Samosa Recipe Works?
- Substitutions for Creamy Chicken Samosa
- Delicious Variations (Eid & Iftar Special Samosa Ideas)
- Nutrition (Estimated Values Per Samosa)
- How to Store and Reheat Chicken Malai Boti Samosa
- Top tip
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Samosa
- FAQs
- Related
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Ingredients for Chicken Malai Boti Samosa Filling
- Chicken Malai Boti:
- Oil -2 tbsp
- Chicken Thigh Boneless - 400g
- Garlic chopped - 1 tsp
- Salt - ½tsp
- Black Pepper - 1 tsp
- White pepper - 1⁄2 tsp
- Red chilli flakes - 1⁄4 tsp
- Carom Seeds - 1pinch
- Capsicum - 1⁄2 cup
- Sauce:
- Mayonnaise - 1cup
- Cream - ¼cup
- Chicken Powder - 1 tsp
- Mixed herbs - 1⁄2 tsp
- Full Fat Milk Powder - 2 Tsp
- Chopped green chillies- 1 tbsp
- MSG - 1⁄4 tsp
- For sealing slurry:
- Flour - 2 tbsp
- Water - as required
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chicken Malai Boti Samosa (Step-by-Step Instructions)
In a pan add oil sauté chicken
Add garlic, salt , black pepper, white pepper, chilli flakes and carom seeds.
Mix it well
Add diced capsicum
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, cream , chicken powder, Mixed herbs, milk powder, chopped green chilies and, MSG
Mix everything well until creamy.
Add chicken mixture into the creamy mixture.
Mix well
Fill the samosa sheet with the mixture
Fold the samosa patti sheets as shown in the picture
Do as shown above
Now add chicken filling
Seal it properly
Deep fry the samosa until golden brown
Serve hot and fresh
Why This Chicken Malai Boti Samosa Recipe Works?
- Cream and mayonnaise creates a rich creamy filling.
- Adding capsicum gives a slight crunch and adds freshness
- Tried and tested cooking method ensures crispy tender chicken malai boti samosa
Substitutions for Creamy Chicken Samosa
- Chicken thighs - If it's not available use chicken breast
- Mayonnaise - Use greek yogurt instead. It will give similar creamy texture but less tangy flavor
- Capsicum - Use mushroom or sweet corns instead
Delicious Variations (Eid & Iftar Special Samosa Ideas)
- Spicy version - Add chili flakes to make more spicy homemade chciken samosa
- Cheesy version - Add mozzarella cheese or cheddar in the filling for a cheesy version
- Vegetarian version - skip chicken and use mushrooms or paneer for vegetarian version
Serving Suggestions for Tea Time & Iftar
Serve it with green chutney, ketchup or garlic mayo
perfect for tea time snacks, Ramadan iftar or parties
Pair with fresh salad, fresh juice or chai
Nutrition (Estimated Values Per Samosa)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fat: 13g
Estimated values.
How to Store and Reheat Chicken Malai Boti Samosa
- Store leftover fried chicken samosa in an air lock bag for up to 3 days.
- Freeze uncooked samosa for up to 1 month.
- Reheat in air fryer for 5- 7mins at 180 or fry again.
For perfect crispy fried chicken techniques, check out this Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe – Easy & Juicy, which shares tips that also work for samosa frying.
Top tip
Before filling the samosa cool the filling, this hack will keep your samosa crispy and prevent from sogginess.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Samosa
- Overfilling the samosa can cause tearing while deep frying.
- If not sealed properly filling may leak
- Low oil temperature will cause greasy samosa
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FAQs
To make Chicken Malai Boti Samosa, cook boneless chicken cubes with ginger garlic paste, green chilies, spices, and fresh cream. Add mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess, fill into samosa patti sheets and deep fry until golden and crispy.
The filling is made with tender Malai Boti (creamy chicken), fresh cream, mild spices, green chilies paste and sometimes mozzarella cheese for a rich and creamy texture.
Yes, you can bake it at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes or air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes. However, deep frying gives the most authentic crispy texture like Pakistani street food samosa.
Fresh cream for cooking (heavy cream) works best because it gives a rich, creamy texture without making the filling watery.
Yes, it is a perfect Iftar special samosa and a popular Eid special snack. Its crispy outer layer and creamy chicken filling make it ideal for Ramadan gatherings.
Fry on medium heat, avoid overcrowding the pan, and cool completely before storing. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked samosas for up to 1 month. Fry directly from frozen on medium-low heat for best results.
Malai Boti Samosa has a creamy, mildly spiced chicken filling, while regular chicken samosa usually contains shredded spicy chicken without cream.
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