If you have ever been told not to play with your food then you'll love these spicy fillo samosa edible firecrackers because what's more fun than playing with your food?
Besides, now that you're an adult you can do with your food whatever you darn please.
I don't know about your childhood, but non-food items you could eat were really popular when I was little. Edible paper, chocolate cigars...pop rocks, anyone?
They say growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. I still love playing with food and making fun things to eat, like those Christmas candles and chocolate salami.
For these firecrackers, I played with the basic Indian samosa recipe and used fillo pastry to simplify the process.
Instead of folding the dough into traditional triangles, I rolled the pastry and pinched the ends, shaping them like firecrackers because that's what I think of when I eat spicy food. Baking, instead of frying, makes them a bit healthier too.
These fiery little appetizers are absolutely perfect for holiday celebrations like the New Year's or Fourth of July but also for any gathering and parties.
Edible firecrackers are much safer too - the only explosion will be one of the flavors in your mouth. 😉 They're the first to disappear at potlucks and parties. Such a crowd pleaser! Serve them with a side of homemade Indian mango chutney. Delicious!
Do you play with your food too?
Ingredients:
- fillo pastry
- olive oil
- potatoes
- frozen peas
- onion
- crushed red pepper flakes
- ground ginger
- turmeric
- minced
- garam masala or curry powder
- chili powder
- fresh cilantro
- lemon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
- Peel, chop, and boil potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Drain and set aside.
- In a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, ginger, turmeric, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, and cilantro. Add lemon juice, peas, and potatoes. Fry for 5 minutes. Set aside and allow it to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unroll the fillo pastry and remove six sheets. Place one sheet of pastry on a clean working surface (cover the remaining sheets with a cloth) and brush all over with olive oil. Place another sheet on top of the first and brush with oil. Add a third sheet but don't brush with oil.
- Using a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen scissors, cut the pastry sheets in half vertically along the long side, and then into thirds horizontally. You should have six equal rectangles. Place about two tablespoons of the filling on each pastry stack and roll into a cylinder. Run a wet finger along the seam and press gently to seal. Crimp and push in the ends to make a cracker shape. Trim the ends with scissors if necessary.
- Repeat the process with the remaining fillo sheets. Place the crackers on a non-stick baking sheet and brush all over with olive oil. Bake the firecrackers for 10-15 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden. Serve with sour cream, ketchup, mango chutney, or any chutney you like.
Spicy Fillo Samosa - Edible Firecrackers Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 sheets of fillo pastry
- ½ cup olive oil divided
- 2 medium potatoes
- ⅓ cup frozen peas
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if desired
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel, chop and boil potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Drain and set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, ginger, turmeric, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, and cilantro. Add lemon juice, peas, and potatoes. Fry for 5 minutes. Set aside and allow it to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unroll the fillo pastry and remove six sheets. Place one sheet of pastry on a clean working surface (cover the remaining sheets with a cloth) and brush all over with olive oil. Place another sheet on top of the first and brush with oil. Add a third sheet but don't brush with oil.
- Using a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen scissors, cut the pastry sheets in half vertically along the long side, and then into thirds horizontally. You should have six equal rectangles. Place about two tablespoons of the filling on each pastry stack and roll into a cylinder. Run a wet finger along the seam and press gently to seal. Crimp and push in the ends to make a cracker shape. Trim the ends with scissors if necessary.
- Repeat the process with the remaining fillo sheets. Place the crackers on a non-stick baking sheet and brush all over with olive oil. Bake the firecrackers for 10-15 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden. Serve with sour cream, ketchup, mango chutney or any chutney you like.
Expert Tips
- If you're not watching calories, use butter instead of olive oil.
- Make your own easy garam masala spice mix. Download my free 30 homemade spice blends found below the post or in the sidebar.
Amanda @ Frugal Family Food says
This look amazing! I just went Vegan, and I am all about that Indian cuisine! I have to try this!
Jas says
Hi, Amanda! I'm glad you like it. I'm a big fan of Indian food. Hope your transition to the vegan diet is a smooth one 🙂
Supriya Kutty says
Thanks for this yummy recipe. I liked your idea of rolling it and baking as it is something unique than a traditional triangle. I will make it for my niece birthday bash as the children will surely love it as It looks so mouthwatering too. Keep sharing such delicious recipes.
Jas says
Thank you, Supriya. They resemble bonbons too, don't they? Hope your niece and her little guests will enjoy them. Happy birthday to her!
Sam - Raggedy Bits says
These look so delicious and can't wait to try them!! We love spicy food in our house and I'm sure they will be a big hit!
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us over at Waste Not Wednesday.
Jas says
Thank you, Sam! I'll be posting an easy recipe for homemade chutney, so be sure to check back in on Friday! We love it with these spicy devils 😉
Petra says
Great sounding samosas! Am all in favor of playing with my food, as well as eating with my hands every now and then and especially if the result is as yummy as this!
Happy Fiesta Friday and Happy 2018! 🙂
Sandhya says
Yummy firecrackers Jas! What a great idea for a party!
Thanks for bringing it to Fiesta Friday!Happy 2018!
Jas says
Thank you, Sandhya! Hope your 2018 started off amazing!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday in 2017. Wishing you the very best in 2018 and hope to see you soon.
Happy New Year!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Happy 2018, Miz Helen! Can't wait to see all deliciousness you have in store for us. 🙂
Jann Olson says
What a fun idea and they look super yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
Thank you, Jann!
Lathiya says
Awesome idea of making Samosa..Loved it
Jas says
Thank you, Lathiya! So glad you like it 😀
TurksWhoEat says
These look beautiful and sound delicious!
Jas says
I'm so happy you like them! Thank you 🙂
Simone says
These look perfect for nye! Yum nnn fpund via #wwbloghop
Jas says
Thanks, Simone! I think so too 😀 Happy 2018!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Love the idea and have pinned the recipe. Great photos, by the way.
Jas says
Thank you so much, Karen! Happy New Year!
Leslie says
What a fun treat! This would be perfect for a New Year’s Eve Party. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Thank you so much, Leslie! Happy New Year!!!
Ann says
Ahhh...! Someone after my heart. I love samosas. One of my favourite things to make.. especially make them spicy!! ❤️❤️❤️ Here's to the filo queen! X.
Jas says
Haha, you know I can't go without fillo for too long. I love samosas too. I've made them using tortillas before. Anything to cut down on making your own pastry, ha! Happy holidays, Ann! 😀
Mrs Shoes says
They look very pretty and they sound delicious! I'm thinking they would make a nice 'new to us' treat to serve New Years Eve!
Merry Christmas Jas!
Jas says
Thanks, Mrs Shoes! They're easy to make and really tasty with condiments. Merry Christmas!
cakespy says
These look wonderful!! The only kind of firecracker I want in my mouth! lol.
Jas says
LOL, right? Thanks for stopping in!