Crispy Homemade Samosas Recipe

Ingredients

For the pastry:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• A pinch of salt

• Water, as needed

For the filling:

• 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes

• 1/2 cup boiled green peas

• 1 small finely chopped onion

• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)

• 1 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

• Chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

For the pastry:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil.

2. Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth, firm dough.

3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

For the filling:

1. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds.

2. Once the seeds sizzle, add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

3. Add the mashed potatoes, boiled green peas, and all the spices (coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt). Mix well.

4. Cook the filling for a few minutes, stirring to combine all the flavors.

5. Add fresh coriander leaves, mix, and remove from heat. Let the filling cool completely.

Assembling the Samosas:

1. Divide the rested dough into equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball.

2. Roll each ball into a thin oval or circle (about 6 inches in diameter).

3. Cut the rolled dough in half to create two semi-circles.

4. Take one semi-circle, fold it into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a little water.

5. Fill the cone with the prepared potato filling, ensuring not to overfill.

6. Seal the open edge of the cone to create a triangular samosa. Press the edges firmly to ensure they are sealed.

7. Repeat this process for all the samosas.

Frying the Samosas:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet for deep frying.

2. Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the prepared samosas, a few at a time.

3. Fry the samosas until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes.

4. Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Serve your homemade crispy samosas hot with tamarind chutney or mint-coriander chutney for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy your delightful, homemade samosas with family and friends!

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