How to make Samosa
How to make Samosa
The samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground meat, or chicken.
Ingredients for Dough:
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 cup vegetable oil
-1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
2. Pour in the oil and water and mix until everything is well combined.
3. Place the dough on a well-floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. While the dough is resting, make the filling.
Instructions for fillings:
1. Boil the potatoes and green peas.
2. Mash the boiled potatoes and green peas together.
3.Add all the required spices.
6. To assemble the samosas, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. Cut the dough into 12-inch rounds.
8. Place a few tablespoons of filling in the center of each round.
9. Wet the edges of the dough with water and fold over to create a half-moon shape.
10. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
11. Heat a few inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
12. Fry the samosas in batches until they are golden brown and crispy.
13. Serve with chutney or dipping sauce.