A step-by-step recipe for making delicious Samosas, a popular Indian snack filled with spiced potatoes and peas, wrapped in a crispy pastry:
Ingredients:
For the Samosa Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oil or ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water, as needed
For the Samosa Filling:
- 2 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnish
- Juice of half a lemon
For Frying:
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Samosa Dough:
1.1 In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and oil (or ghee).
1.2 Gradually add water while kneading to form a firm and smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 20-30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Samosa Filling:
2.1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2.2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2.3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
2.4 Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
2.5 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
2.6 Add boiled and diced potatoes and peas. Stir and cook for a few minutes, mashing the potatoes slightly. The filling should be well-spiced and flavorful.
2.7 Squeeze in lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and let the filling cool down.
3. Shape the Samosas:
3.1 Divide the rested dough into small lemon-sized balls.
3.2 Roll out each ball into an oval shape, about 6-7 inches in diameter.
3.3 Cut the oval in half to create two semi-circles.
4. Fill and Fold the Samosas:
4.1 Take one semi-circle and fold it into a cone shape, sealing the edges with a little water.
4.2 Fill the cone with the prepared potato-pea filling, leaving some space at the top.
4.3 Seal the open end of the cone by pinching the edges together.
5. Deep Fry the Samosas:
5.1 Heat oil for deep frying in a pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
5.2 Carefully slide a few samosas into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy. Fry in batches as needed.
5.3 Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried samosas from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Serve:
6.1 Serve the hot and crispy samosas with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.
Enjoy your homemade Samosas, a classic Indian snack that's perfect for tea-time or as an appetizer for parties and gatherings!