This recipe will teach you how to make crispy and flavorful veggie samosas filled with a mouthwatering mix of vegetables and spices. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a main dish, these samosas are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiled potatoes, mashed
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, vegetable oil, salt, and enough water to make a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped vegetables and cook until soft.
- Add the mashed potatoes, peas, turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Let the filling cool down.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a circle. Cut each circle in half to make semicircles.
- Take one semicircle, wet the straight edge, and form a cone shape. Fill the cone with the vegetable mixture and seal the edges tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying and deep fry the samosas until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- Serve hot with chutney or ketchup and enjoy your homemade veggie samosas!
Interesting Facts
Samosas are a popular Indian snack that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them versatile and delicious.
The crispy outer layer of the samosa is made from a dough that is rolled out thinly and then filled with the savory filling before being fried to perfection.