Aloo Samosas

Aloo Samosas

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Side, Snacks, Brunch, BreakfastCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

3

hours 

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Aloo Samosa is a very popular snack in India. people are enjoy with tea or any time.

Ingredients

  • Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour

  • 3 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ajwain

  • 1/3 cup Water or more

  • Stuffing

  • 3 large potatoes – peel and cut into small size / or boil potatoes

  • 1/2  cup peas

  • 2 green chillies (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp red chilly powder

  • 2 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp cumin seed

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 2 tsp amchoor powder

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tbsp oil for aloo curry

  • Oil for frying

Directions

  • Put the 2tbsp oil in the pan and put on the gas on medium flame.
  • When the oil is heated add the cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start crackling, add the potatoes and peas. Next, stir in all spices except amchoor and garam masala.
  • Cover the lid until tender. After that, add the garam masala and amchoor powder.
  • Let cool for sometime and lastly lightly mash the potatoes – it should sort of be like a curry  – not mashed all the way, but not whole either. Keep aside.
  • For the dough, use the same recipe as the mathri dough. not add suji if you like add.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Take one piece and roll like chapathi (about 6-8 inch diameter).
  • It should not be too thin or too big. Cut in half to make two semi circles.Fold like a cone and stick the ends together by applying some water on the edges for binding.
  • Stuff the potato curry and bind the edges by applying some water.
  • Make sure all edges are sealed properly or oil may seep in when frying.
  • Let the samosas dry about 5 to 6 hours on a towel.
  • Start the stove at medium heat and use either a fry pan or if you have one, a deep fryer. When the oil is heated, slow the heat and fry the samosas until golden. Make the all samosas in the same manner.
  • Your samosas are ready to eat! Serve with tea and any chutney.

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