Samosas Recipe
Spiced potato and pea filling, crispy pastry.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
For frying
Method
Filling Preparation
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Add Green Peas
Stir in the green peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
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Mix in Spices
Add mashed potatoes to the pan along with coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Finish Filling
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Let the filling cool.
Pastry Preparation
- 7
Combine Flour and Salt
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
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Add Oil
Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
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Knead Dough
Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes.
- 10
Rest Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Assembling and Frying
- 11
Roll Out Dough
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin oval or circle.
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Cut Dough
Cut the rolled dough in half to form two semi-circles.
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Form Cone
Take one semi-circle, and form a cone by folding the straight edge towards the center. Seal the edge with a little water.
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Fill and Seal
Fill the cone with the potato and pea filling, then seal the open edge using water.
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Heat Oil for Frying
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil for frying over medium heat. Once hot, gently slide in the samosas in batches.
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Fry Samosas
Fry the samosas until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Serve
Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.