Vegetable Samosas

Ingredients

• 2 cup s all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 -8 tbsp cold water
• 3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for filling
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp amchur (dried mango powder) or lemon juice
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying
• tamarind chutney and mint chutney, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Make the dough: mix flour, salt, and oil until crumbly. Add water gradually to form a firm dough. Cover and rest 20 minutes.

2. 2

   For the filling: heat 1 tbsp oil, add cumin seeds until they pop. Add peas and cook 2 minutes. Add potatoes and all spices. Mix gently and let cool.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into an oval and cut in half. Each half becomes a cone.

4. 4

   Form each half-oval into a cone by folding and sealing the straight edge with water. Fill with potato mixture and seal the top edge.

5. 5

   Heat oil to 325°F. Fry samosas in batches for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and crispy.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tamarind and mint chutneys.