Ingredients -
- 2 cups – Roop Laxmi Maida
- 2 tbsps – Ghee
- 2 cups – Refined Oil
- 5 – Potato (boiled)
- 1 cup – Raw Peas
- 1 tbsp – Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp –Carom Seeds
- 1 tbsp – Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp – Cumin Powder
- ½ tbsp – Coriander Seeds
- 1 tbsp – Coriander Powder
- 1 tbsp – Green Chilli (small chopped)
- 2 tbsps – Onion (small chopped)
- 1 tbsp – Cashews
- 2 tbsps – Raisins
- ½ cup – Water
- 1 tbsp – Crushed Ginger
- 1 tbsp – Coriander Leaves
- Salt as required
- 1 tbsp – Kasoori Methi Leaves
- ½ tbsp – Garam Masala Powder
- Oil to deep fry
Cooking Directions -
Step 1 - Make the filling
To make delicious samosas at home, first, to cook the potatoes and peas for the filling. Keep in mind that potatoes and peas are neither too ripe nor raw. After this, peel the potatoes and clean them well and smash potatoes into smaller chunks with some bigger pieces.
Put a pan on medium flame and add 2 tsps oil in it. Once the oil is hot enough, add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Now, add whole coriander seeds, ginger, onion, and green chilli. Sauté for a minute and then add chopped cashews and raisins, peas, mashed potatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, salt to taste, Kasoori Methi leaves, coriander leaves. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 2 - Make the dough
Now, to prepare the dough, take a large bowl and combine all-purpose flour along with carom seeds and salt. Mix and then add ghee and start kneading by adding a little water at a time. Ensure that you add water gradually and make a firm dough. A soft dough will not make your samosas crispy. Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for about half an hour.
Step 3 - Make the samosas
Once done, roll out few small-sized balls from the dough. Flatten them further with the help of your palms and then with a rolling pin. Give them a round shape and cut in half. Now dip your hands in water, fold the edges of the semi-circle in order to give it a cone shape. Work with one ball of dough at a time and keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Take the filling with the help of a spoon and stuff it in the cone. Seal the ends properly by pressing the edges lightly with your fingers.
Step 4 - Cook the samosas
Then, heat oil in a pan and deep fry the samosas on low heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with tomato ketchup and chutney. Enjoy it as a tea-time snack!
