Samosas Recipe
Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tamarind chutney.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
For Frying
For Serving
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth and firm dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 3
- 4
Spice it Up
Add coriander powder, garam masala, green chili, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembling and Frying
- 5
Roll the Dough
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin oval or circle (about 6 inches in diameter).
- 6
Form the Samosas
Cut the rolled dough in half. Take one half, form a cone by bringing the straight edge together, and seal it with a little water. Fill the cone with the potato-pea filling and seal the open edge to form a triangular shape.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
- 8
Fry the Samosas
Carefully slide the samosas into the hot oil. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 9
Serve with Chutney
Serve the hot samosas with tamarind chutney on the side.