Onion Patti Samosa is a light and crunchy fried snack made with thin pastry sheets and a mildly spiced onion–poha mixture. Popular across Mumbai Pune and Hyderabad and widely served in Irani cafés these mini triangular samosas offer a crisp bite with a flavourful filling that comes together in minutes. The poha absorbs excess moisture from the onions ensuring the samosas stay crunchy for long whether fried baked or air fried.
The filling requires no cooking and uses simple ingredients like finely chopped onions softened poha ginger ground spices sugar and lemon juice. The outer layer is made using ready samosa pattis or spring roll sheets which are folded into neat triangles and sealed with flour paste. Though shaping each samosa takes a little patience the result is a perfectly crisp snack that pairs wonderfully with hot chai fried green chillies or tamarind chutney.
These samosas cook beautifully in oil but baking and air frying also produce a crunchy texture with less effort. Unlike the potato-filled Punjabi samosa this version is lighter easy to assemble and ideal for quick tea-time treats. Pre-shaped samosas can be refrigerated or frozen making them a great make-ahead option for parties or evening snacks. Serve hot with chaat masala Irani chai or alongside favourites like Bun Maska and Mawa Cake.