Delicious Samosa Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide for Cooking Perfect Pastries

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on how to cook perfect samosas! The samosa is a beloved Indian snack, loved for its unique combination of spiced filling and crispy pastry. In this detailed recipe, we'll walk you through each step to make these delicious snacks.

Ingredients

1 cup of flour 4 tbsp of Mamador Pure Vegetable Oil (for kneading and frying) Sufficient water for kneading flour Enough Mamador Pure Vegetable Oil for deep frying 2 boiled potatoes, crumbled 1/4 cup of boiled peas 1/4 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp of red chilli powder Chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste

Method

For the stuffing: Mix the flour with salt and 2 tbsp of Mamador Pure Vegetable Oil. Combine to form a crumbly mixture. Slowly add sufficient water to make a pliable dough that is not too soft. Divide the dough into balls and set aside for 15-20 minutes. Heating the spices: Heat your frying pan and add 2 tbsp Mamador Pure Vegetable Oil. Add grated ginger and chilli powder, and a tablespoon of water, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the crumbled potatoes and boiled peas, and continue stir-frying for 3-4 minutes. Add the coriander leaves and turn off the heat. Preparing the pastry: Take each piece of dough and roll it in your palms first, then with a rolling pin into a circle (not necessarily a perfect one) making the dough about 1/8 of an inch thick. Cut diagonally through the center of the samosa pastry with a knife or pastry cutter. Cooking the samosas: Form a cone with the samosa pastry and stuff it with the potato and peas filling. Press the ends firmly to seal the filling. Repeat this process for each samosa. Heat enough oil in a wide frying pan to deep-fry the samosas. Slowly drop the samosas into the oil, deep-frying them until they turn golden brown, turning them carefully to ensure even cooking. Deep fry on medium heat. It's advisable to make samosas in batches (roll out, stuff, and deep fry 5-6 at a time). For each batch, reduce the stove flame and ensure the oil is hot enough. Keep the prepared samosas covered during the preparation process.

Tips for Perfect Samosas

Temperature Control: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding samosas to ensure a good crust. Filling Preparation: Ensure the filling is well-cooked and not too wet to prevent overflow during frying. Pastry Technique: Using a thick dough and slightly pressing the ends will result in a crispy and sealed crust.

Enjoy Your Samosas!

Now that you have the recipe, you can whip up a batch of samosas with ease. These vegetarian snacks are perfect for any gathering or simply as a snack on a chilly evening. Share them with friends and family and enjoy the delicious burst of flavors from the spiced filling and the crispy pastry!