Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
250 g

Button mushrooms

finely chopped

1 cup

Soy granules

100 g

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

minced or finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 unit

Green Chilli

chopped finely

1 tsp

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

20 unit

Spring Roll Wrappers

0.5 tsp

Black pepper powder

0.5 tsp

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

0.5 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

0.25 tsp

Garam masala powder

0.25 tsp

Chaat Masala Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 ml

Sunflower Oil

to fry

Step 1
~4 min

Boil water with salt and add soya chunks. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain the soya chunks and let them cool.

Step 3
~4 min

Mince mushrooms and cooked soya chunks in a food processor until well mixed.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, chopped onions, and green chili. Sauté until golden brown.

Step 5
~4 min

Add crumbled paneer and the mushroom-soya mix to the pan.

Step 6
~4 min

Sprinkle salt and cook until the water has evaporated.

Step 7
~4 min

Add black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and chaat powder. Mix well and cook until completely dry.

Step 8
~4 min

Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 9
~4 min

Place one sheet of spring roll pastry vertically on a work surface.

Step 10
~4 min

Place a spoonful of the stuffing on the sheet and fold into triangles.

Step 11
~4 min

Seal the samosa by smearing water at the end of the fold.

Step 12
~4 min

Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.

Step 13
~4 min

Arrange prepared samosas on a board and cover with a damp cloth.

Step 14
~4 min

Heat oil in a kadai (wok) for deep frying.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 15
~4 min

Gently slide 2-3 samosas into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd.

Step 16
~4 min

Fry until golden brown and cooked evenly.

Step 17
~4 min

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil.

Step 18
~4 min

Place samosas on oil absorbent paper to drain completely.

Step 19
~4 min

Serve hot with chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the filling is completely dry to prevent soggy samosas.

Fry at the right temperature to ensure crispy samosas.

Don't overcrowd the kadai while frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mint chutney

Serve with tamarind chutney

Serve as a snack with tea

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Kachumber Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Popular snack in North Indian cuisine, often served during celebrations and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Eid

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack Time
Tea Time
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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