SAMOSAS: FRIED INDIAN VEGETABLE PASTRIES
Steps:
- To make the dough, sift the flour and salt into medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter and rub the mixture between the palms of your hands to evenly distribute, letting the fat-coated flour fall back into the bowl. Continue until the flour is evenly coated. Add 6 tablespoons of the water, mix, and work until the dough comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes into a firm dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- To make the filling, in a large saute pan or skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of clarified butter over medium-high heat. Add the coriander seeds and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the onions and ginger, and cook, stirring, until starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile peppers, garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring until the potatoes start to color and become dry, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then adjust the seasoning, to taste. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal portions and roll each into a 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut each into 8 equal parts and roll into smooth balls. Place each ball on the floured surface and roll into a thin circle, about 6-inches in diameter. Cut each circle in half (2 semi-circles). Spoon about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each semi-circle. Brush the edges with water and fold the dough over the filling. Press the edges together to seal. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat the oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F. Add the pastries in batches and cook at 300 degrees F, turning, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
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Stephen Hanley
[email protected]These samosas were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Enoch Padi Tettey
[email protected]The pastry was a bit too thick for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Mike Godsent
[email protected]These samosas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Aruni Chandrika
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my samosas turned out perfect. They were so delicious that I ate them all in one sitting.
Tanya Love
[email protected]These samosas were delicious! The perfect appetizer for a party.
Momin khan
[email protected]These samosas were a bit bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Jonathan Herrera
[email protected]I've made these samosas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Tamor Christel
[email protected]The pastry was a bit too dry for my taste.
Rajib Dey
[email protected]These samosas were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Wawa Awaw
[email protected]The samosas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good.
Stacey Hawley
[email protected]These samosas were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Tisia Emima
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my samosas turned out perfect! They were so delicious that I ate them all in one sitting.
Screwed Up Music
[email protected]The samosas were a bit greasy for my taste.
Md Mzin
[email protected]These samosas were amazing! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was flaky and crispy. I highly recommend them.
Kayla Norlund
[email protected]The pastry was a bit too thick for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Kaiden McGrath
[email protected]The samosas were easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Asafa Fatima
[email protected]These samosas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Jayed Omer
[email protected]The samosas turned out great! The pastry was nice and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and delicious.
Charman Ndlovu
[email protected]These samosas were absolutely delicious! The filling was flavorful and perfectly spiced, and the pastry was flaky and crispy. I will definitely be making these again.