Meetha samosa is a sweet version of the traditional savory samosa. It’s a popular snack in some regions of India and Pakistan. Instead of a spicy filling, it’s filled with a mixture of sweet ingredients like khoya (reduced milk), nuts, sugar, and sometimes dried fruits like raisins or dates.
Here’s a simple recipe for making meetha samosa:
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 cup khoya (mawa)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
For the samosa dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- Water, as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add khoya to the pan and cook until it turns light golden brown, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Add powdered sugar, chopped nuts, raisins or dates, and cardamom powder. Mix well.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Make the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour and ghee or oil. Rub the ghee/oil into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add water and knead the dough until it’s smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Assemble the Samosas:
- Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle (like a puri).
- Cut the circle in half to make two semi-circles.
- Take one semi-circle and fold it into a cone shape, sealing the edges with a little water.
- Fill the cone with the prepared sweet filling and seal the open end by pressing it together.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Fry the Samosas:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the stuffed samosas, a few at a time.
- Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy from all sides, turning occasionally.
- Remove the fried samosas with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- Serve:
- Let the samosas cool slightly before serving.
- Meetha samosas are best enjoyed warm. You can serve them as is or with a drizzle of sugar syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
Enjoy your delicious meetha samosas!
