Crispy Aloo Samosa

Samosas are probably the most popular Indian & Pakistan appetizer and are often served or eat as a light food. Traditionally this recipe is most common for Ramadan iftar. So try this easy homade easy samosa recipe at home.

Ingredients

For crispy shell: 
all purpose flour 2 cups 
cumin seeds 1 tbsp 
ghee (clarified butter)/oil 4 tbsp 
salt (to taste) 
water 

For filling: 
potatoes 1 lb 
turmeric powder 3/4 tsp 
red chili flakes 1 1/4 tbsp 
coriander crushed 1 1/4 tbsp 
cumin crushed 1 1/4 tbsp 
green chilies chopped 2 tbsp 
coriander chopped 2 tbsp 
oil 2 tbsp 
oil for frying

Method

First knead dough... in mixing bowl add flour, cumin seeds, salt, ghee and knead it with water and make a soft dough... and give it rest for at least 30 minutes. 

For filling, boil potatoes and coarsely mash them 

in a pan, heat oil. 

Add crushed chili flakes, crushed coriander, crushed cumin and turmeric powder... fry it for 2 - 3 minutes... add potatoes... toss them well... cook for 4 -5 minutes 

Transfer the mixture in bowl, add chopped coriander and chilies and let the mixture cool completely. 

Now rolling part... make small ball out of the dough... give it oval shape. 

Cut the oval half from the middle horizontally with sharp knife or pizza cutter 

Now, wet the edges with water... and put a tablespoon full of filling in the middle of half oval 

From the flat side start making a triangle... turn one side inward... 

Over lap the other side... 

And turn the triangle towards circular side and press gently with the wet finger to seal it 

Repeat the same process with rest of the dough 

Then, deep fry them in medium hot oil... fry till golden and enjoy.