Follow these steps for perfect results
All Purpose Flour
Curd
All Purpose Flour
Salt
Amchur
Cumin seeds
Red Chilli powder
Coriander Powder
Paneer
cubed
Black pepper powder
Onion
finely chopped
Garam masala powder
Water
Ginger Garlic Paste
Green Bell Pepper
finely chopped
Sunflower Oil
Turmeric powder
Marinate paneer cubes with amchur, cumin seeds, red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt for 2 hours.
Prepare the samosa pastry by mixing all-purpose flour with oil until it resembles sand.
Gradually add water to the flour mixture and knead into a firm, smooth dough.
Cover the dough and let it rest.
Shallow fry the marinated paneer cubes until crispy and set aside on a paper towel.
Reserve the paneer marination.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds; let them crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add chopped green bell pepper and cook until softened.
Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved paneer marination, chili powder, and salt; mix well.
Add the fried paneer and cook until the filling is cooked through and no moisture remains.
Prepare a maida paste by mixing maida with water.
Heat oil for deep frying.
Roll out a lemon-sized ball of dough into a thin circle.
Cut the circle into two semicircles.
Place the samosa filling on one semicircle and shape it into a cone.
Seal the edges with the maida paste.
Deep fry the samosas until golden brown on medium heat.
Drain the samosas on an oil-absorbent paper.
For the oven method, preheat the oven to 180°C.
Bake the samosas at 180°C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve the Tandoori Paneer Samosa with Green Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, and Tomato Sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the paneer is properly marinated for the best flavor.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying the samosas.
Serve hot for the best taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
The samosa dough and filling can be prepared ahead of time.
Serve the samosas on a plate with a selection of colorful chutneys.
Serve with Green Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, and Tomato Sauce.
Pairs well with the spices in the samosa.
The bitterness complements the spices.
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Popular street food and snack in India.
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