Veg Samosas

A samosa, a stuffed pastry is a common snack in most parts of Asia. The outer shell is made of maida flour and is filled with a potato savory. It's a wonderful party snack and has become quite popular across the globe. I find it under the starters category in every other restaurant here. Like all other potato recipes, it is dangerously delicious. You might take a try on baking the samosas instead of frying, if you wish to make it oil free and do let me know.
Now, for my recipe...

Ingredients:

For the filling:

Potatoes - 2 (boiled and mashed)
Onions - 1 finely
Chopped Peas -1 cup boiled
Green Chillies- 3 finely chopped
Dhania Powder - 2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Amchur -1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Jeera for seasoning - 2tsp
Crushed ginger - 1 tsp
Chopped coriander - 1 cup
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat the oil, season with jeera.
2. Fry ginger, green chillies and onion till tender.
3. Add the mashed potatoes and peas.
4. Add the dry powders and mix well.
5. Add the chopped coriander and cool the filling.

For the Pastry or Patties:
Maida -3 cups
Salt to taste
Water to mix

Mix together and make a soft dough. Keep aside for atleast an hour.

Method:
1. Roll out the dough into thin triangles and cook both the sides over dry tava for 10 to 20 seconds.
2. Place the filling in the center, fold and seal the edges with maida batter.
3. Deep fry in oil.



Sending this to Sunday Snacks - Chaats hosted by Pallavi.

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