By: Shilpi
Samosa
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling
2 large potatoes (boiled)
1 onion, diced
2 Jalapeneos, finely diced
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
11/2 tsp Corriander powder
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
2 tsp Aamchur Powder ( dry Mango Powder)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
Method
1. Mix together the flour, oil and salt.
2. Add a little oil, until mixture becomes crumbly.
Add water, kneading the mixture till it becomes a soft pliable dough.
3. Cover with a moist cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.
Prepare Filling:
4. Heat 3 tbsp oil.
5. Add ginger, garlic, green chilies. Stir fry for 1 minute,
6. Add onions and sauté till light brown.
7. Add potatoes and powdered spices. Blend well and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add cilantro. Set aside and allow to cool.
Put filling in Dough
8. Divide dough into 10 equal portions.
9. Use a rolling pin, roll a piece of dough into a 5" oval. Cut into 2 halves.
10. Run a moist finger along the diameter. Roll around finger to make a cone.
11. Place a tablespoon of the filling into the cone. Seal the third side using a moist finger.
12. Deep fry the samosas on low to medium heat until light brown.
Serve with mint or tamrind chutney .
