Ingredients:
For the Samosa Pastry:
For the Aloo Matar Filling:
Instructions
Preparing the Samosa Pastry:
Step 1: In a bowl, combine salt and flour.
Step 2: Add oil and rub it into the flour mixture until it looks like breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Water should be added gradually, and the dough kneaded until it becomes stiff.
Step 4: Leave the dough to rest for no less than thirty minutes.
Preparing the Aloo Matar Filling:
Step 1: In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
Step 2: Add chopped onion and green chilies, and sauté until it turns golden brown.
Step 3: Add ginger, and sauté for some seconds.
Step 4: Add garam masala, coriander powder, salt, and red chili powder. Stir it well.
Step 5: Add green peas, and boiled potatoes and mix well.
Step 6: Add chopped coriander leaves, taste and adjust the seasoning.
Assembling and Frying the Samosas:
Step 1: Roll out the dough into thin sheets.
Step 2: Cut the dough into triangular shapes.
Fill one half of the triangle with the aloo matar mixture.
Fold the other half over to form a triangle, sealing the edges with water.
Heat oil in a deep fryer.
Fry the samosas until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels.