Samosas

Women‍‍`s Corner
October 14, 2022

This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas, then air-fried to give them a healthier twist. They'd make a perfect starter, side dish or buffet food for your next party. —Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 3 tablespoons ghee or canola oil

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

- 3/4 cup cold water

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FILLING:

- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

- 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided

- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed

- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional: Fennel seeds, crushed coriander seeds, caraway seeds or amchur (dried mango powder)

Method: In a large bowl, combine flour, ghee, salt and caraway seeds until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in enough water to form a firm dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes start to cling to the skillet, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and salt; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in optional ingredients as desired. Set aside.

Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 10x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring 1 corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with 3-4 tablespoons potato mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and press seam to seal. Gently press the bottom of each samosa to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Preheat air fryer to 350°. Brush the samosas with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. In batches, arrange in a single layer, without touching, on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: 1 samosa: 280 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

This recipe is taken from https://www.tasteofhome.com/