Samosa Recipe
Samosa is a famous snack found in India, Middle East, and South Asia. It is known for its crispy, golden-brown pastry shell, savory filling and taste. Traditionally the filling involves potatoes, peas, spices, and vegetables. It is prepared from a simple mixture of flour, water, and a little oil or ghee, given a vigorous kneading to make a stiff dough that is later rolled out thinly.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Cup all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Semolina
- 1/2 Tsp Carom seeds
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Crushed coriander seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Fennel seeds
- Few curry leaves.
- 2 Nos Chopped green chillies
- 1 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin powder
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Chaat masala
- 3 Nos Medium potatoes boiled and mashed
- Few coriander leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl add 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour.
- Add 1 Tbsp Semolina - 1/2 Tsp carom seeds - Salt to taste - 3 Tbsp oil - Mix Well.
- Add water gradually to make a soft stiff dough.
- Add a little oil - cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- In a pan add 2 Tbsp oil - 1/2 Tsp crushed coriander seeds.
- 1/2 Tsp fennel seeds and Few curry leaves.
- Chopped green chillies -Give it a mix.
- 1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste - Saute for a minute.
- Add - 1/2 Tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 Tsp Garam masala , 1/2 Tsp cumin powder, 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder and 1 Tsp Chaat masala - Now fry for a few seconds.
- Add 3 Medium potatoes boiled and mashed - Mix well.
- Add salt to taste along Few coriander leaves and mix it.
- Filling ready - switch off the flame and let it cool - Remove it in a bowl.
- Once the dough is soft and ready.
- Take a portion of dough - Make a round ball - Dip in dry flour - Roll out thin like chapati.
- Cut into two equal halves.
- Apply a little water on the corner ( To seal ).
- Give a cone shape - Fill with 1 Tbsp aloo filling - Apply little water and press edges (Seal well).
- Samosa ready - keep it aside and prepare remaining in a similar manner.
- Samosa's ready - Let's fry.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Fry samosa's on medium flame until golden brown .
- Flip over and fry the other side as well until crisp.
- Once crisp and golden brown reomve it in a paper towel.
- Fry the remaining in a similar manner.
- Serve it with green chutney, tomato sauce or any samosa dipping sauce.
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I make samosas in advance?
A: Yes, you can make samosas in advance. Assemble them and freeze before frying or baking. Cook them directly from the freezer when ready to eat.
Q: What is the best way to reheat samosas?
A: The best way to reheat samosas is in an oven or air fryer to maintain their crispiness. Do not microwave as it can make them soggy.
Q: What is samosa made of?
A: Samosa dough is made from all-purpose flour or maida and it is prepared with the stuffed fillings as mashed boiled potatoes, diced onions, green peas, lentils, ginger, spices of choice. Depending on the filling it can be both vegetarian or non vegetarian snack but primarily it is a vegetable dish.
Q: Is samosa healthy?
A: Samosas have higher calories and are deep-fried. It also contains saturated fat and trans fat. Thus, it can be concluded that eating samosa is not healthy.