Samosa is hands down one of the most popular and favourite snacks among people across the country. From roadside eateries to pool restaurants, one can find samosas almost every year. It is the perfect snack or that “shaam ki chai” and one of the most sought-after options to serve to guests at home.
While samosas are found in almost every nook and corner of the country, some often deem roadside samosas to be unhealthy and loaded with spices. However, if you are an avid samosa lover, but want to avoid indulging in roadside snacks, here is a perfect recipe for preparing delicious samosas at home and in the comfort of your home.
The delicious deep-fried triangular delicacies come with a spiced mixture of potatoes and peas and will taste exactly like the store-bought ones, just healthier.
How to prepare the perfect samosa?
Samosa Recipe: Ingredients
1. All-purpose flour – 2 Cups
2. Potatoes – 3 medium-sized
3. Green peas – Half cup
4. Red chilli powder
5. Coriander powder
6. Cumin seeds
7. Fennel seeds
8. Garam masala
9. Amchur
10. Salt
11. Chopped coriander
12. Chopped ginger
13. Chopper green chillies
14. Ghee
15. Oil
Samosa Recipe: Steps
1. Begin by mixing flour and salt in a large bowl. Add a little bit of ghee or oil and mix it well. You can slowly add water and knead it into a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for the next 30 minutes.
2. Turn on the stove and boil the potatoes and peas till properly done. Mash them lightly and set aside.
3. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chopped ginger, and green chilli and sauté for a few seconds.
4. Next, add the mashed potatoes, green peas, and all the spices and salt as required. Mix well and add the chopped coriander leaves.
After the stuffing is prepared, let’s come to the next part.
5. Divide the flour dough into small equal parts.
6. Lightly grease the rolling surface with some oil and roll the dough into slightly thick circular discs.
7. Cut the disc into two parts, making a semicircle.
8. Take one part and apply water on the straight edges. Bring the two corners together to form a cone-like structure.
9. Add 2-3 tablespoons of filling inside the cone and press it lightly.
10. Add water to the edges and seal them, making sure that there are no gaps.
11. Continue the same process with the rest of the dough and filling.
12. Next, in a pan, heat oil and start frying the samosas in batches on low heat.
12. Don’t flip them for the first 5 to 6 minutes. Once they start to firm up, increase the heat to medium and carefully flip them.
While frying samosas in oil is the traditional way of doing it, one can also go for air-frying or bake them for a healthy alternative.
