Veg Samosa

 Samosas are famous Indian deep-fried snack loved by almost everyone. It is a triangular shaped deep fried pastry stuffed with potato mixture. My recipe includes less of potato and loaded with other vegetables. A perfect option for kids who always hate veggies.

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Veg Samosa

Yield: 12 samosas

Author: Namitha Shenoy

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 30 Mininactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

A triangular shaped deep-fried pastry stuffed with vegetables and spices

Ingredients

For the dough :

• Maida - 2 cups
• Ajwain - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1/4 cup
• Water as required

For the stuffing :

• Boiled vegetables - 2 cups
• Boiled Potato - 1 large
• Onion(finely chopped) - 2
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp
• Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Instructions

For the stuffing :

1. Boil a large potato, peel it, mash and keep aside.
2. Boil chopped carrots, green peas, beetroot, onion, beans with little salt. Drain and keep aside. 
3. In a large kadai, heat oil. 
4. Add cumin seeds and allow it to splutter. 
5. Add curry leaves. Now add chopped onions and fry until translucent. 
6. Once done, add Ginger-garlic paste and fry until raw smell goes off. 
7. Now add Turmeric powder, red chilli powder and Garam masala powder. Mix well. 
8. Add mashed potatoes and mix until well combined. 
9. Add boiled vegetables and mix once. 
10. Add salt to taste. Mix well. 
11. Now add Chaat masala and Coriander leaves. Mix well and switch off the flame. 
12. Allow the mixture to cool completely. 

For the dough :

1. In a large bowl, add Maida, ajwain, salt and oil. Mix well until the mixture is moined (check the video)
2. Now gradually add water and knead to a stiff dough. 
3. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes. 

Preparing samosa :

1. After 30 minutes, knead the dough once again. Divide into equal portions.
2. Dust the counter-top with flour and roll into oval shape not too thick or thin. Now cut in the middle with a knife. 
3. Take one half, and fold as shown in the video. Use water to seal the sides. 
4. Now take 1 tbsp of prepared stuffing and gently press. Seal the sides using water. 
5. Similarly shape the remaining samosas. 
6. For deep-frying :
7. Heat oil on medium flame. Make sure that the oil is not very hot. (when you add a little dough in oil, it should come up slowly.) 
8. Drop the prepared samosas gently. Fry 3-4 at a time. 
9. Fry on medium flame until golden brown and crisp. (it takes almost 8 - 10 minutes) 
10. Once done, remove from oil. Drain off the excess oil using tissue paper. 
11. Serve hot with green chutney, imli chutney or tomato ketchup. 

Notes:

Make sure to moin the dough properly for flaky and crisp crust.

Use vegetables of your choice.

Adjust spices according to your preference

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