Recipe: Samosas 🔗

Ingredients 🔗

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water -1/2 cup vegetable oil -1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds -1 onion, chopped -1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions 🔗

Step 1: Make the Dough 🔗

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and oil until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Filling 🔗

Heat cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in potato, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, cilantro leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes more or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat; cool completely before using as filling.

Step 3: Assemble the Samosas 🔗

Divide dough into 16 pieces; roll each piece into a small circle about 4 inches in diameter. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling onto one half of each circle; fold circles in half to form semicircles. Press edges together with your fingers or use a fork to crimp them closed.

Step 4: Fry the Samosas 🔗

Heat oil in deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook samosas in batches until golden brown; remove with slotted spoon or skimmer and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chutney or yogurt sauce if desired.

Preparation, cooking time and yield 🔗

Preparation time: 50 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yield: 16 samosas