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
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and oil.
- Rub the oil into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté for a minute.
- Add green peas and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add mashed potatoes, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Let the mixture cool.
Step 3: Assemble the Samosas
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a small ball.
- Roll out each ball into a thin oval shape and cut it in half.
- Take one half and form a cone, sealing the edges with water.
- Fill the cone with 1-2 tbsp of the potato mixture.
- Seal the open edge tightly with water. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Step 4: Fry
- Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
- Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp.
- 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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