Vegetable Samosas

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 0.5 cup Green peas
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 finely chopped Green chili(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Gradually add water to knead into a stiff dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes into small chunks.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add green chilies, peas, and spices. Sauté for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the potatoes and salt to the pan. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Let the filling cool completely.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Roll each ball into an oval shape and cut in half to create two semi-circles.

6. 6

   Fold each semi-circle into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a little water.

7. 7

   Stuff the cone with the potato mixture and seal the top edge firmly.

8. 8

   Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the samosas on low-medium heat until golden brown and crisp.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.