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.