Recipe: Samosa

Making true samosas is no longer impossible. Try this simple recipe and get that authentic taste in your own kitchen.

Ingredients: For Cover: · 1 cup all purpose flour (Maida) · Water to Knead dough · 2tbsp oil · Little salt · 1/4th tsp. Ajwain (optional) · For Stuffing: · 3-4 Potatoes (boiled, peeled & mashed) · 1/2 cup Green Peas (boiled) · 1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped) · 1/2tsp Ginger (crushed) · 1tbsp coriander finely chopped · Few chopped Cashews (optional) · Few Raisins (optional) · 1/2tsp Garam masala · Salt to taste · Red chili powder to taste · 1/2 tsp. Dry Mango powder( Amchur) (optional) Procedure: For Cover: · Mix all the ingredients (salt, oil, ajwain) except water. · Add a little water at a time. · Pat and knead well for several times into a soft pliable dough. · Cover it with moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes. For Stuffing : · In a bowl add mashed potatoes and all dry masalas (salt, chili powder, mango powder, garam masala) and green chilles, ginger and Mix well. · Add green peas, cashews and raisins and mix well. · Add coriander and keep aside. To Proceed: · Make small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4"-5" diameter circle. · Cut it into two parts like semi-circle. · Now take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use water while doing so. · Place a spoon of filling in the cone and seal the third side using a drop of water. · Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry till golden brown (fry on a medium flame). · Serve samosa hot with hari chutney, tamarind chutney.