To make samosas, you'll need the following ingredients and follow these steps:
**Ingredients:**
For the pastry:
1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. Water for kneading
For the filling:
1. 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
2. 1/2 cup boiled green peas
3. 1 tablespoon oil
4. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
5. 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
6. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
7. 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
8. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
9. 1 teaspoon garam masala
10. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11. Salt to taste
12. Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Dough:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and oil.
- Gradually add water and knead until you have a smooth, firm dough.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
2. **Make the Filling:**
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies and cook for a minute.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, and salt. Mix well.
- Add boiled mashed potatoes and green peas. Cook for a few minutes until well combined.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
3. **Assemble the Samosas:**
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll out each ball into a thin oval or circle (about 6 inches in diameter).
- Cut each circle in half to form two semi-circles.
4. **Fold and Fill:**
- Take one semi-circle and fold it to form a cone shape.
- Seal the edge with a little water to make a triangle pocket.
- Fill the pocket with the potato-pea mixture.
- Fold and seal the open edge, forming a triangular samosa.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
5. **Fry or Bake:**
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the samosas and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Alternatively, you can preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the samosas on a greased baking sheet for about 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
6. **Serve:**
- Drain excess oil on paper towels if you fried them.
- Serve samosas hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade samosas!
