Friday, 19 September 2014

PUNJABI SAMOSA

      


INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE PASTRY :-
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Maida                 1 cup

Carom seeds ( ajwain )        1/2 teaspoon ( optional )

Ghee / oil.           3  tablespoons

Salt to taste


FOR THE FILLING :-
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Medium potatoes , peeled and cut.              4 - 5          
Into 1/2 inch cubes.

Shelled and boiled green peas.                    1/2 cup

Oil.                                                               2 tablespoons

Cumin seeds ( jeera ).                                   1 teaspoon

Ginger.                                                          1 inch

Chopped green chillies.                                 3 - 4

Red chilli powder.                                          1 teaspoon

Dried mango powder ( amchur ).                    1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder.                                   1 teaspoon

Fresh coriander ( hara dhania)

Salt to taste


                                                           METHOD
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1 . Mix all the ingredients for the pastry . Add water little by little and knead to make a stiff dough . Cover with damp cloth and set aside for 15 minutes .

2 . For the filling , heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan , add the cumin seeds and when they start to change colour , add ginger , green chillies and potatoes .stir well , add chilli powder , dried mango powder , garam masala and salt . Stir well to mix .

3 . Sprinkle a little water over the mixture and cook , covered , till the potatoes are tender .

4 . Add the green peas and cook for five minutes over a low heat . Add the fresh coriander  and mix well . Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool . 

5 . Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into balls . Dust each ball with a little flour and role out into a 4 inch diameter ovals .


       

6 . Cut into half ( as shown in the picture above )  , moisten the edges with water . Shape each half into a cone and stuff with potato and peas filling . Press to seal the edges .

                                                                                                                                                              
         
                           

7 . Heat oil in a kadai , deep fry the samosas on moderately hot oil till crisp and golden brown .

8 . Serve hot with any kind of chutney or sauce .

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