Samosa Recipes

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup ghee or oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water (as needed)

For the Filling:

• 3 large potatoes (boiled & mashed)
• ½ cup green peas
• 1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon oil

For Frying:

• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and ghee/oil until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions, ginger-garlic paste, and green chili. Sauté for a minute.
2. Add peas, mashed potatoes, and all the spices. Mix well.
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat and mix in chopped cilantro. Let it cool.

Step 3: Shape the Samosas

1. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a small oval shape.
2. Cut the oval in half, making two semi-circles.
3. Form a cone by folding one side over the other, sealing the edge with water.
4. Fill with potato mixture and seal the top.

Step 4: Fry the Samosas

1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat.
2. Fry samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.