Saturday 7 July 2012

SAMOSA




INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

For Cover:

1 cup all purpose flour (Maida)
Water to Knead dough
2tbsp oil
Little salt
1/4th tsp. Ajwain (optional)

For Stuffing:

3-4 Potatoes (boiled, peeled & mashed)
1/2 cup Green Peas (boiled)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)
1/2tsp Ginger (crushed)
1tbsp coriander finely chopped
Few chopped Cashews (optional)
Few Raisins (optional)
1/2tsp Garam masala
Salt to taste
Red chili powder to taste
1/2 tsp. Dry Mango powder( Amchur) (optional)

How to make samosa:

For Cover:

   *Mix all the ingredients (salt, oil, ajwain) except water.
   *Add a little water at a time.
   *Pat and knead well for several times into a soft pliable dough.
   *Cover it with moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

For Stuffing :

   *In a bowl add mashed potatoes and all dry masalas (salt, chili powder, mango powder, garam masala) and green chilles, ginger and Mix well.
   *Add green peas, cashews and raisins and mix well.
   *Add coriander and keep aside.

To Proceed :

   *Make small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4"-5" diameter circle.
   *Cut it into two parts like semi-circle.
   *Now take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use water while doing so.
   *Place a spoon of filling in the cone and seal the third side using a drop of water.
   *Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry till golden brown (fry on a medium flame).
   *Serve samosa hot with hari chutney, tamarind chutney.

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