Recipe for: Samosa

Spicy Indian Cuisine 75 min Medium 443 views ~10.39 PLN - (0)
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Description

Samosa are crispy Indian pastries filled with an aromatic mixture of potatoes and peas. These triangular treats are one of the most popular snacks in India and throughout South Asia. The dough is thin and crunchy, while the filling is rich in spices such as garam masala and cumin. Samosas are traditionally deep-fried, but they can also be baked. They are served with mint or tamarind chutney.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
4
  • Wheat flour 300 g
  • Fresh green peas 100 g
  • Fresh ginger 15 g
  • Sunflower oil 200 g
  • Potatoes 3 g
  • Onion 1 g
  • ✨ Optional
  • Garam masala 10 g
  • Cumin 5 g
  • Chili 5 g
  • Fresh coriander (leaves) 1 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~10.39 PLN (2.60 PLN/serving)

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Preparation steps

1

Mix the flour with water and a little oil, knead the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Sunflower oil
2

Cook and mash the potatoes coarsely.

Ingredients: Potatoes
3

Sauté the onion, add ginger and spices.

Ingredients: Onion, Fresh ginger, Garam masala, Cumin, Chili
4

Mix with the potatoes and peas, add coriander.

Ingredients: Fresh green peas, Fresh coriander (leaves)
5

Roll out the dough, cut out circles, fill them and shape into triangles.

Seal the edges well so they don't open while frying.
6

Fry in deep oil until golden brown.

Ingredients: Sunflower oil
Serve with mint or tamarind chutney.

Fun Fact

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Samosas have their roots in Central Asia, where they were known as early as the 13th century, and their popularity spread to India and other parts of Asia.

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🍽️ Serving

Samosas are best served warm, on ceramic or metal plates. They can be garnished with fresh cilantro and served with mint or tamarind chutney. They pair perfectly with a cold drink, such as lassi.

🥡 Storage

Leftover samosas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for 1-2 months. To reheat, it's best to use the oven to restore their crispiness.

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