Samosa
| Author | vahchef | Yield | No Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Sep 27, 2007 | Cooking Time | 1 hour |
| Recipe Type | Appetizers | Preparation Time | 30 min |
| Ingredient | Flour | Standing Time | 1 hour |
Recipe of Samosa
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Flour (maida) | 1 | Cup |
| Green Chillies Crushed | 2-3 | Numbers |
| Oil | To Fry | |
| Potatoes (boiled, Peeled, Mashed | 2 | Large |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Water | ||
| Red Chilli Powder | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Lemon Juice | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Onion Finely Chopped | 1/2 | Cup |
| Garlic Crushed | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Warm Oil | 2 | Tablespoons |
| Coriander Finely Chopped | 1 | Tablespoons |
| Garam Masala | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Ginger Crushed | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
Directions
- Make well in the flour.
- Add oil, salt and little water. Mix well till crumbly.
- Add more water little by little, kneading into soft pliable dough.
- Cover with moist cloth, keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Beat dough on work surface and knead again. Re-cover.
- Heat 3 tbsp. oil, add ginger, green chilli, garlic, coriander seeds.
- Stir fry for a minute, add onion, saute till light brown.
- Add coriander, lemon, turmeric, salt, red chilli, garam masala.
- Stir fry for 2 minutes, add potatoes. Stir further 2 minutes.
- Cool. Keep aside.
- Make a thin 5" diam. round with some dough.
- Cut into two halves. Run a moist finger along diameter.
- Join and press together to make a cone.
- Place a tbsp. of filling in the cone and seal third side as above.
- Make five to six. Put in hot oil, deep fry on low to medium till light brown.
- Do not fry on high, or the samosas will turn out oily and soggy.
- Drain on rack or kitchen paper.
- Serve hot with green and tamarind chutneys (refer chutneys),
Posted Sep 27, 2007
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3 Comments
My name is radha and I like to watch your recipes a lot they are easy and very good. I want to know how to make somasa can you please tell me which flour to use to make them,my son ROHAN WHO IS FOUR likes to watch your recipes too.
Thank you
Radha.