Samosas Recipe
Crispy pastry filled with spiced vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Filling
For frying
Method
Pastry Dough
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Water
Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the mixture into a smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Filling
- 3
- 4
Add Onions and Spices
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger and green chilies, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Mix in Vegetables
Add the mashed potatoes, peas, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish the Filling
Remove the mixture from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Allow the filling to cool.
Assembling and Frying
- 7
Roll out the Dough
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Roll out each ball into a thin oval shape.
- 8
Form the Samosas
Cut the oval in half. Take one half, form a cone by folding it over, and seal the edge with a little water. Fill the cone with the vegetable filling and seal the open edge by pressing firmly.
- 9
Heat Oil for Frying
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 10
Fry the Samosas
Carefully drop the samosas into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.