Samosa Recipe

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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