27 July 2009

Samosa



Samosa is a flaky, pyramid-shaped traditional Indian snack stuffed with vegetables or ground meat!!!!!!!!
The Samosa filled with spiced potatoes and green peas became as a regular part part of Mughal Cuisine. Traditionally the dough is rolled out and cut into semi-circular cookies.
Then it is stuffed and deep fried on medium heat till the outer shell becomes brown.Your samosa is ready!!!!!

Ingredients:

2 large potatoes
1 cauliflower
1 cup green peas
3 tomatoes

1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 cups wheat(or white) flour
1 cup water
500 ml oil
salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Cut the potatoes,tomatoes and cauliflower into small pieces
2. Boil the potatoes and cauliflower and drain water.
3. Heat 2-3 teaspoon of oil in a pan and saute them with the spices.
4. Then add the tomatoes and peas and saute until thick texture comes to them.
5. Take off the heat and let it cool.Filling is ready.
6. Mix the flour and salt with 1 tablespoon the oil, add enough water to make a dough.
7. Make small balls from the dough and flatten with rolling pin or by hand.
8. Then stuff the filling and close tightly in a pyramidal shape.
9. Heat oil in a deep vessel for deep frying and fry till brown.
10.Take out of the oil,drop oil and put in tissue paper to soak extra oil.


Serve with: Tamarind chutney and Green chutney.

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