Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

2 tbsp

Ghee

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 unit

Sunflower Oil

for deep frying

2 tbsp

Ghee

for filling

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 tsp

Green Chilli Sauce

0.5 tsp

Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)

0.5 tsp

Garam masala powder

0.25 tsp

Red Chilli powder

2 tsp

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

1.5 cup

Green peas (Matar)

steamed and mashed

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tsp

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

for paste

0.25 cup

Water

for paste

Step 1
~3 min

Mix salt into the all-purpose flour.

Step 2
~3 min

Rub ghee into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs.

Step 3
~3 min

Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, firm dough.

Step 4
~3 min

Roll the dough into a ball, cover with a moist cloth, and set aside to rest.

Step 5
~3 min

Warm ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai.

Step 6
~3 min

Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 7
~3 min

Add green chili paste and saute for a minute.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the steamed and mashed peas.

Step 9
~3 min

Add cinnamon powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and amchur.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook until the pea mixture becomes dry.

Step 11
~3 min

Season with salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Set the pea mixture aside to cool.

Step 13
~3 min

Make a flour paste by combining flour and water.

Step 14
~3 min

Divide the dough into small balls.

Step 15
~3 min

Roll each ball into a thin circle.

Step 16
~3 min

Cut each circle into two halves.

Step 17
~3 min

Roll each semi-circle into a cone.

Step 18
~3 min

Fill each cone with the pea mixture.

Step 19
~3 min

Dab the flour paste along the edges of the open side of the cone.

Step 20
~3 min

Press the edges together to seal.

Step 21
~3 min

Arrange the samosas on a platter and cover with a moist cloth.

Step 22
~3 min

Heat oil in a kadai on medium heat for deep frying.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 23
~3 min

Deep fry the samosas until golden brown.

Step 24
~3 min

Remove the samosas and drain on kitchen paper.

Step 25
~3 min

Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the dough is rested well for a flaky crust.

Do not overcrowd the kadai while frying.

Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough and filling can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (Spice)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mint-coriander chutney.

Serve with tamarind chutney.

Serve hot with masala chai.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dhaniya Pudina Chutney
Khajoor Imli Chutney
Tomato Ketchup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and snack

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Party
Tea time
Snack
Festival

Popularity Score

70/100

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