समोसे बनाने की विधि ( Samosa recipe)

Samosa Recipe

A crispy, flaky pastry filled with a flavorful potato and pea filling.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil
• Water as needed

For the Filling:

• 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup green peas, boiled
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

Make the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
2. Add ghee or oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Gradually add water, kneading until a firm dough forms.
4. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Make the Filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add ginger paste, green chili, and all the spices. Sauté for a few seconds.
3. Add mashed potatoes and green peas. Mix well.
4. Cook for a few more minutes until the filling is dry.

Assemble and Fry the Samosas:

1. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
2. Cut the dough into triangles.
3. Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each triangle.
4. Fold the sides over the filling and seal the edges.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or kadai.
6. Fry the samosas, a few at a time, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with your favorite chutney.

Tips:

• For a crispier samosa, use a mixture of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for the dough.
• To make the filling more flavorful, add some chopped cashews or raisins.
• You can also bake the samosas in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Enjoy your homemade samosas!