Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add water, a little at a time, and knead until you get a stiff, smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add ginger and green chilies, sauté for 30 seconds, then add green peas and cook for 2 minutes if fresh or 4 minutes if frozen.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes, mashing slightly but leaving some chunks.
- Turn off heat, add lemon juice and cilantro. Let filling cool to room temperature.
- Divide the rested dough into 6 equal balls, then roll each ball into a 6-inch circle and cut it in half to form two semi-circles.
- Take one semi-circle, brush the straight edge with water, and form a cone shape. Fill the cone with 2–3 teaspoons of filling and pinch the open edges together to seal.
- Repeat the filling and sealing steps for all dough balls.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry 3–4 samosas at a time until golden brown and crisp, about 7–8 minutes per batch.
- Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Notes
You can substitute the potato filling with cooked minced lamb or chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
Serve samosas warm with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Samosas can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying; fry directly from frozen, adding a minute or two to the cooking time.
