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Quarantine is incomplete without some amount of indulgence, and what better way to treat your taste buds than the quintessential Indian dish ‘Samosa’. This recipe holds a special place in my heart since it has been passed down from my grandmother and also is my son’s favourite dish ever.
I hope you guys enjoy making this as much as I do! As always I would love your feedback.
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| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | Makes 20 med size approximately |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
Ingredients for Samosa Dough(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 250 gms | All purpose flour (maida) |
| ½ tsp | Salt |
| 75 ml | Oil |
| 100 ml | Water to knead |
Ingredients for Samosa Filling(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| ½ kg | Potatoes |
| ½ cup | Boiled peas |
| 8 – 10 nos | Raisins (kishmish) |
| 75 gms | Oil |
| 1 tsp | Red chili Powder |
| ½ tsp | Cumin seeds (jeera) |
| 1½ tbsp | Amchoor (mango) powder |
| ½ tsp | Garam masala |
| 1 tsp | Sugar |
| 1 tbsp | Ginger green chili paste |
| Ginger green chili paste | |
| 3 tbsp | Coriander leaves finely chopped |
| Oil for frying | |
Instructions for the Dough |
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| 1. | Mix salt with the flour. Make a dough with warm oil and water. Make a stiff dough. |
| 2. | Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for ½ hour. |
Instructions for the Filling |
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| 1. | Boil the potatoes and peel them. Cut into small pieces. |
| 2. | Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the cumin seeds and ginger-chili paste. Add in the potatoes and peas. |
| 3. | Mix all the spices and raisins and cook for 3 – 4 minutes. Finally add in the coriander leaves and remove from gas. Keep aside to cool. |
| 4. | After ½ hour, divide into 20 small balls. Roll out into thin rounds. Make a triangle and fill in the filling. Seal the edges with water. |
| 5. | Cover and keep with muslin cloth. |
Instructions to fry |
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| 1. | Heat oil in a kadhai. When the oil is lukewarm, then put samosas in. Cook on slow flame for 15 – 20 minutes. |
Note:- Never cook in very hot oil as you will get bubbles on the dough.
