Small get-togethers and gatherings are incomplete without the crispy golden samosas. The flaky and crispy texture outside and the soft and spicy potato filling inside offer a heavenly experience.
Although making this simple snack at home may seem intimidating, you can try this simple samosa recipe and impress your friends and family members.
Ready to take over the kitchen? To get started with the recipe, you must first order all the required ingredients from a grocery delivery app to start prepping.
A Perfect Samosa Recipe to Try at Home
Follow this easy recipe for the perfect samosas, evenly fried and perfectly spicy to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients List
For the Dough
- All-purpose flour (Maida)
- Oil or ghee
- Salt
- Carom seeds
- Water
For the Filling
- Potatoes (Boiled and Mashed)
- Green Peas (Boiled)
- Oil
- Cumin seeds
- Ginger (grated)
- Chillies (finely chopped)
- Garam masala
- Coriander powder
- Turmeric powder
- Salt
- Fresh coriander (chopped)
For Frying
- Oil
Cooking Instructions
Make the Dough
- Take a large mixing bowl and add 2 cups of maida or all-purpose flour to it.
- Add salt to taste.
- Rub the carom seeds on your palms and add to the flour.
- Add 2 tbsp oil or ghee to the flour and mix it until it becomes crumbly.
- Add water to the bowl and knead the flour to make a soft dough.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30 to 40 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp of oil to it.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Add grated ginger and chopped green chillies to the pan and sauté them for a minute.
- Add mashed potatoes and boiled green peas to the pan.
- To the mixture, add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients well and cook the mixture on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Once done, add chopped coriander leaves to garnish and let the mixture cool down.
Make the Samosas
This is the most crucial step in making the perfect Punjabi samosa recipe.
- Divide the dough into lemon-sized balls.
- Roll each ball into an oval shape and cut it in half to make two semi-circles.
- Take one piece and apply water to the corners on the straight edges.
- Bring the straight edges together and stick them to form a cone.
- Add the potato filling into the cone and seal the opening by pinching the edges together.
- Ensure there are no cracks or openings in the samosa.
Deep Fry the Samosas
- Take a deep pan and heat an adequate amount of oil in it.
- Once the oil is hot enough, slowly add the samosas into the oil.
- Fry the samosas on low to medium heat until they become golden brown.
- Serve this delicious snack with chutney and a cup of tea.
Conclusion
Samosas are one of the most popular Indian snacks. Whether you enjoy them as street food or in a restaurant, they always promise a delicious adventure.
To satisfy your samosa cravings to the fullest, head straight to the kitchen and make this quick and simple samosa recipe. But before you begin, ensure you have stocked up on all the essentials and ingredients by placing an online order on your chosen grocery delivery app.
