Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Pastry
1 c all-purpose flour
2 tb vegetable oil
Filling:
2 large potatoes (boiled)
1 onion, chopped
2 green chilies, very finely chopped
3 tb oil
1/2 tsp ginger grated
1/2 tsp garlic, crushed
coriander seed, ground to taste
1 tb cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp red chili powder
salt
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Directions: |
Directions:Mix together the flour, oil and salt. Add a little water, until mixture becomes crumbly. Keep adding water, kneading the mixture till it becomes a soft pliable dough. Cover with a moist cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.
Beat dough on a work surface and knead again. Cover and set aside.
FILLING
Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add ginger, garlic, green chillies and few coriander seeds. Stir fry for 1 minute, add onions and saute till light brown. Add cilantro (fresh coriander), lemon juice, turmeric, red chili, salt and garam masala. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add potatoes.
Stir fry for 2 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
Divide dough into 10 equal portions. Use a rolling pin, roll a piece of dough into a 5" oval. Cut into 2 halves. Run a moist finger along the diameter. Roll around finger to make a cone. Place a tablespoon of the filling into the cone. Seal the third side using a moist finger.
23 Deep fry the samosas on low to medium heat until light brown. Serve with tomato sauce or any chutney. |
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