Samosa Recipe

Samosas are a beloved snack enjoyed across South Asia and beyond. These crispy, golden pastries are filled with a delicious spiced potato mixture, making them perfect for tea-time, parties, or as a side dish. With this easy homemade samosa recipe, you can recreate this popular street food right in your kitchen.

Ingredients for Samosa :

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup water (adjust as needed)

For the Filling:

• 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• ½ cup green peas
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

For Frying:

• Oil as needed

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and oil.
2. Rub the oil into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.
4. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2. Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add green peas and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add mashed potatoes, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Let the mixture cool.

Step 3: Assemble the Samosas

1. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a small ball.
2. Roll out each ball into a thin oval shape and cut it in half.
3. Take one half and form a cone, sealing the edges with water.
4. Fill the cone with 1-2 tbsp of the potato mixture.
5. Seal the open edge tightly with water. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 4: Fry

1. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
2. Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp.
3. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
• Enjoy them with masala chai for a perfect snack.

With this simple recipe, you can enjoy restaurant-style samosas at home. Let us know how yours turn out!

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