Follow these steps for perfect results
All Purpose Flour (Maida)
Ghee
Salt
Sunflower Oil
for deep frying
Ghee
for filling
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Green Chilli Sauce
Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)
Garam masala powder
Red Chilli powder
Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
Green peas (Matar)
steamed and mashed
Salt
to taste
All Purpose Flour (Maida)
for paste
Water
for paste
Mix salt into the all-purpose flour.
Rub ghee into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs.
Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, firm dough.
Roll the dough into a ball, cover with a moist cloth, and set aside to rest.
Warm ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai.
Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add green chili paste and saute for a minute.
Add the steamed and mashed peas.
Add cinnamon powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and amchur.
Cook until the pea mixture becomes dry.
Season with salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Set the pea mixture aside to cool.
Make a flour paste by combining flour and water.
Divide the dough into small balls.
Roll each ball into a thin circle.
Cut each circle into two halves.
Roll each semi-circle into a cone.
Fill each cone with the pea mixture.
Dab the flour paste along the edges of the open side of the cone.
Press the edges together to seal.
Arrange the samosas on a platter and cover with a moist cloth.
Heat oil in a kadai on medium heat for deep frying.
Deep fry the samosas until golden brown.
Remove the samosas and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Dough and filling can be prepared ahead of time.
Arrange samosas on a platter, garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with mint-coriander chutney.
Serve with tamarind chutney.
Serve hot with masala chai.
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