How to Make Samosas: A step-by-step guide with new ingredients and instructions

Sure, here's a step-by-step guide on how to make samosas: Ingredients: - For the dough: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted ghee - 1/2 teaspoon salt - Water as needed - For the filling: - 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed - 1 cup green peas, boiled - 1 medium onion, finely chopped - 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - Oil for frying Instructions: 1. **Prepare the Dough:** - In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil or melted ghee. - Gradually add water and knead until you get a smooth and firm dough. - Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes. 2. **Prepare the Filling:** - Heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter. - Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. - Add the ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute. - Add the boiled and mashed potatoes, boiled green peas, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well. - Cook the filling mixture for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined. - Finally, add chopped coriander leaves, mix, and turn off the heat. Allow the filling to cool down completely. 3. **Shape the Samosas:** - Divide the rested dough into equal-sized balls and roll each ball into a small disc (about 5-6 inches in diameter). - Cut each disc into half to get semi-circles. - Take one semi-circle, apply water on the straight edge, and form a cone shape by folding the straight edge over the curved edge. - Fill the cone with the prepared potato-peas filling and seal the open edge by pressing it firmly. - Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling to make all the samosas. 4. **Fry the Samosas:** - Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for frying. - Once the oil is , carefully add the samosas in batches and fry them on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. - Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried samosas from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel. 5. **Serve:** - Your crispy and delicious samosas are ready to be served! - Serve them with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup. Enjoy your homemade samosas!