Follow these steps for perfect results
flour
sifted
vegetable oil
sweet potato
peeled and cubed
spinach leaves
ghee
melted
onion
finely chopped
garlic
crushed
cumin seeds
mustard seeds
vegetable oil
for deep-frying
plain yogurt
to serve
Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Add oil and water, mix to form a firm dough.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered in an oiled bowl.
Boil, steam, or microwave the sweet potato until tender.
Drain the sweet potato.
Place spinach in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 2 minutes.
Drain spinach, rinse with cold water, and squeeze out excess water.
Chop the spinach.
Melt ghee in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
Add cumin and mustard seeds, sauté for 30 seconds.
Add sweet potato and spinach, sauté for 2 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 balls.
Roll each ball into a 6-inch round and cut in half.
Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each half-moon.
Brush edges with water and fold dough over the filling.
Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Heat oil in a saucepan to medium heat.
Deep-fry samosas, 4 at a time, for 3 minutes or until browned.
Transfer samosas to paper towels.
Serve with yogurt.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure the oil is hot enough to prevent the samosas from becoming greasy.
Don't overcrowd the saucepan when deep-frying.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
The dough and filling can be prepared in advance.
Arrange samosas on a platter with a bowl of yogurt for dipping.
Serve hot or warm with yogurt or chutney.
Offer a variety of chutneys for dipping.
Pair well with spiced flavors
Discover the story behind this recipe
Samosas are a popular snack in India and are often served during festivals and celebrations.
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