Indian Samoas
Samosas are a beloved Indian snack known for their crisp, flaky pastry and deliciously spiced filling. This recipe combines a homemade dough with a fragrant...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup yoghurt
- 1 dash vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 2 potatoes boiled and crushed
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups green peas
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- cayenne to taste
Instructions
- 1
The Dough
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Put flour and salt in a food processor with a dough blade. Mix.
- 3
Add yogurt and mix until it becomes a soft ball.
- 4
Remove the dough and knead for about one minute. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour
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The Filling
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In a pan, add a little oil then add the ginger, garlic, coriander, and garam masala.
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Slowly mix in the crushed potato and peas with a little stock and the remaining ingredients.
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Mix well and set aside to cool.
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Assembly and Baking
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Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (430 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Remove dough from refrigerator and separate into 12 small balls. On a floured surface, flatten with a rolling pin to make pancake-shaped dough.
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Take a spoonful of the filling and add to one side of the dough, then fold over and seal edges with a wet fork.
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Place on a greased baking tray and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
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Serve hot with a warm dipping sauce.