Simple recipe for making samosa

 

Samosa is a popular snack in India and several other South Asian countries. It is a triangular-shaped pastry that is stuffed with a filling made from spiced vegetables, such as potatoes and peas, or meat. The pastry is then deep-fried until it is crispy and golden brown.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2*1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4-6 tablespoons water
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder (dried mango powder)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (green coriander leaves)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. To make the dough, mix the flour, salt, and oil in a bowl until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Gradually add water little by little and knead the mixture into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur powder, salt, and cilantro.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
5. Roll each dough ball into a oval and cut it in half from the shorter side.
6. Take one half and make a cone by overlapping and pressing the two straight edges after brushing some water on it . Fill the cone with the potato mixture.
7. Seal the open edge of the cone by brushing some water on it and pressing the edges together.
8. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
9. Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the samosas until they are golden brown on all sides.
10. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup. Enjoy!

Tips:

1. Should resemble like bread crumbs after mixing the flour.
2. Add little by little water and make a stiff dough.
3. keep oil temperature medium while frying.
4. Take out the samosas when it starts to get golden brown.