Aloo Samosa

                                                    ALOO SAMOSA

 

Here is a recipe for Aloo Samosas;

Ingredients:

• For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• For the filling:
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
• Oil for deep-frying

Instructions:

1.     Start by preparing the dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and oil. Blend well until the combination looks like bread morsels.

2.     Gradually add water, and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.cover the mixture with the sodden material and put it away.

3.     For the filling, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds.Sear for a couple of moment until fragrant.

4.     Add the slashed onions and green stew to the skillet. Fry until the onions are translucent.

5.     Add the diced potatoes, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cover the pan. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are delicate.

6.     Turn off the heat and add the chopped coriander leaves to the potato mixture. Blend well and let the filling cool.

7.     Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle of 6 inches diameter.

8.     Cut the circle in half, and shape each half into a cone. Fill the cone with the potato mixture and seal the edges by applying water.

9.     Heat oil in a deep frying pan.When the oil is hot cautiously add the samosas to the skillet.

10. Fry the samosas until they are golden brown on all sides.

11. Remove the samosas from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

12. Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Enjoy your delicious Aloo Samosas!