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Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa)

Name: Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300 g All-purpose flour, for the dough; 3 pc Potato, boiled and cubed; 2 pc Green chilli, chopped; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 2 cup Cooking oil, plus 2 tbsp for the dough, for deep-frying; to taste Salt; 100 g Cauliflower, finely chopped; 80 g Green peas; 2 tbsp Dry fruits, peanuts

60 min Medium 6 servings

Serves 6 · Total 60 min · Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

Updated on 1 October 2026

Photo: Adrião / CC BY 4.0

A smaller, more thickly-shelled cousin of the samosa, filled with a spiced mix of potato, cauliflower, peanuts and peas, folded into a short, plump triangle. Bangladesh's standard teatime snack, sold in every bakery and tea stall in the country.

Quick answer: 60 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: All-purpose flour, Potato, Green chilli, Garam masala · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

300 g 2.4 cup All-purpose flour, for the dough
3 pc 3 pc Potato, boiled and cubed
2 pc 2 pc Green chilli, chopped
1 tsp 1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
2 cup 2 cup Cooking oil, plus 2 tbsp for the dough, for deep-frying
to taste to taste Salt
100 g 0.7 cup Cauliflower, finely chopped (Optional)
80 g 0.5 cup Green peas (Optional)
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Dry fruits, peanuts (Optional)

Steps

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Make a stiff dough with the flour, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and water; rest it covered for 20 minutes.
⏱ Resting the dough · 20 min
Heat a little oil and fry the cauliflower and peas briefly, then mix in the boiled potato, peanuts, chilli, garam masala and salt to make the filling.
⏱ Making the filling · 5 min
Divide the dough into balls, roll each into an oval, and cut in half to make two semicircles.
Fold each semicircle into a cone, fill with the potato mixture, and seal the open edge firmly with a little water.
Heat the oil to medium and deep-fry the shingara in batches until crisp and golden-brown all over.
⏱ Frying the shingara · 10 min
Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with a chutney or ketchup.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa) take?

60 minutes in total: about 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

Is Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa) hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa) serve?

This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: garam masala. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: potato, green chilli. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: all-purpose flour.

Any tips for making Shingara (Bangladeshi Samosa)?

Fry on medium heat, not high — shingara has a thicker shell than samosa and needs longer, gentler frying to cook through.