Samosas are a deep fried conical shaped pastry stuffed with Potatoes and spices. It is the most popular snack in India.
Time Required: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
Oil for deep frying
For the outer layer:
½ Cup Maida / Refined flour
½ Cup Rawa / Fine Semolina flour
1½ tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
For the filling:
3 Potatos, boiled, peeled and mashed
¼ Cup Peas, boiled (Optional)
¼ tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
½ tsp Coriander Seeds
½ tsp Saunf / Aniseed
1 Green Chili, Chopped finely
1tsp Coriander Powder
1tsp Aamchur / Dry Mango Powder
1tsp Red Chili Powder
2tsp Oil
Salt to taste
Method:
For the outer layer:
Mix the ingredients with water to a soft dough. Knead the dough well. Cover the dough with a wet cloth and leave it aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
For the filling:
Heat Oil and add Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Aniseed, and Chilies. Add Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Salt and mix well. Add Coriander, Chili and Aamchur Powder and mix well. Let the mixture cool.
For the Samosa:
Make a paste of 1tbsp Maida and 1tbsp water and keep it aside. Divide the dough into lemon size balls. Roll out each ball into a circle and cut the circle in the middle.
Fold the semi-circle dough into a cone. Seal the edges with the Maida paste.
Fill the cone with the Potato filling and close the cone and again apply the maida paste to seal. Repeat for all the dough balls.
Heat Oil and deep fry the Samosa until done. Serve with Meethi and Hara Chutney or with Tomato Ketchup.
