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Samosa

Crisp golden pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, the king of Indian snacks.

Prep 40 minsCook 30 mins1 hr 10 min totalServes 8Hard
Samosa
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Ingredients 12 ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup oil, plus more for frying
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp garam masala and 1 tsp amchur
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Oil for deep frying

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Method
  • 1

    Rub oil into flour and salt, add water, and knead to a firm dough. Rest 30 minutes.

  • 2

    Saute cumin seeds and onion until soft; add peas, potatoes, garam masala, amchur, and salt.

  • 3

    Cool the filling completely and stir in cilantro.

  • 4

    Roll dough into ovals, cut in half, and form cones, sealing edges with water.

  • 5

    Fill each cone, seal the top, and crimp.

  • 6

    Deep fry in 350F oil until deep golden, about 6 minutes per batch.

  • 7

    Drain on a rack and serve with tamarind chutney.

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