300MlOilOil for deep frying (Not all will get used)
Instructions
Take all purpose flour / maida in a mixing bowl and add oil, salt, carom seeds to it and knead it to a stiff dough with the help of Luke warm water. Cover the dough and let it rest for a while till we prepare stuffing.
Roughly mash the boiled potato. In a pan heat one tablespoon oil, add cumin seeds and once they crackle add green peas and chillies. Now add all the spices and boiled potato.
Mix them well and now add chopped cashews and raisins. Again mix it and switch off the flame and transfer the mixture into a bowl once cooled.
Now take the dough, again knead it for few minutes and divide it into 6 equal sized balls. Take one ball at a time and roll it into a oblong shape of around 8-9 cm in diameter.
Cut this from middle and take one half circle. Apply little water on the edge and fold it to centre to make a conical shape.
Now put 1.5 tablespoon of mixture into it and press and seal the edges.
See the video to get the idea how to give samosa a proper 3D triangular shape.
Once they are all ready, heat sufficient oil in a pan and deep fry all of them allowing 3-4 at a time till they nice crisp and golden brown in colour.
Serve hot and enjoy with mint coriander chutney, tamarind chutney and Masala chai...
Notes
Deep fry on low heat, if fried on high flame, then they will be golden from outside only but will not be crisp and cooked properly from inside.
You can add other vegetable of your choice along with potatoes to make a healthy version like chopped carrot and corn.
For a healthy low fat version-you can bake samosa at 180 degree for about 30- 35 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Punjabi Samosa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 293mg13%
Potassium 516mg15%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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