Aloo Samosa

Samosa is a popular Indian snack consisting of a crispy, triangular-shaped pastry filled with a savory mixture, often including spiced potatoes, peas etc… It’s deep-fried to golden perfection and typically served with chutneys or sauces for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Here’s a detailed recipe to make samosas at home:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Water (for kneading)

For the filling:

• 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
• 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
• 2-inch ginger finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon anardana powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil for cooking

For frying:

• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the dough:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and oil.
2. Gradually add water and knead the mixture to form a stiff dough.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add ginger and green chilies, sauté for a minute.
3. Add mashed potatoes, peas, and salt. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add anardana powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix well.
5. Remove from heat and let the filling cool down.

Step 3: Shape the samosas:

1. Knead the dough again for a minute and divide it into equal-sized balls.
2. Roll each ball into a circle of about 6-7 inches in diameter.
3. Cut each circle in half to form semi-circles.
4. Take one semi-circle, fold it into a cone shape, and seal the edges with a little water.
5. Fill the cone with the prepared potato filling. Seal the open edge using water, ensuring it’s tightly closed.

Step 4: Fry the samosas:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan over low medium heat.
2. Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in 2-3 samosas at a time.
3. Fry them on medium-low heat until they turn golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
4. Remove the fried samosas using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 5: Serve:

1. Let the samosas cool for a few minutes before serving.
2. Serve them hot with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, or ketchup.

Enjoy your homemade samosas! They can be a bit time-consuming, but the taste is totally worth it.