Sunday, April 17, 2011

Samosa

Samosa is a famous Indian snack . It is a part of any party, get-togethers, cold rainy day, or just a 4 pm hunger. Here is the recipe of the same.

Ingrediens:
  • All Purpose Flour ( Maida ) - 1 cup
  • Potatoes ( Boiled, peeled and mashed ) - 2 large
  • Onion ( finely chopped ) - 1/2 cup
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon Juice - 1/2 sp
  • Cilantro (finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
  • Grated Ginger - 1/2 tsp
  • Green Chillies ( finely chopped )- 2-3
  • Coriander seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - to deep fry
  • Water - to knead the dough

Method :

Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, take flour add 1tsp cooking oil, salt and very little water and mix well.
  • Keep adding water very little at a time and knead to form a soft pliable dough ( not too soft , not too hard )
  • Cover the dough with a moist cloth and let it rest for half an hour.
Stuffing
  • In a pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil , add ginger , coriander seeds, green chillies and onions and saute them till golden brown.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli, garam masala, salt and stir for a couple of minutes.
  • Add boiled,peeled and mashed potatoes , chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Stir for another couple of minutes.
  • Keep aside and let it cool.
Variation : You can also add boiled green peas or grated carrot to the potato stuffing.
Samosa

  • Make a lemon sized ball of the dough and roll it out into a circle of around 6-7 inches diameter.
  • With the help of a knife, cut the circle into 2 halves.
  • Take one semi circle and lightly wet it's straight edge with water with the help of your finger tip.
  • Fold it into a cone , and press gently to seal well.
  • Fill this cone 3/4th full with the stuffing made earlier and kept aside.
  • Lightly wet the open edges and press to seal well.
  • Heat the oil in a wok for deep frying.
  • Deep fry these samosas on medium flame . Do not fry them on high.
  • You can fry 4-5 samosas at a time depending upon how big the wok is.
  • Fry till golden brown and drain on kitchen towel.
  • Serve hot with Tamarind Chutney and Green Chutney

Incase you do not want to make tamarind chutney or green chutney , samosas can also be eaten with tomato ketchup.

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