Ingredients
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For dough:
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2 Cups All Purpose Flour
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1 tbsp Cumin (Zeera)
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4 tbsp Ghee\Oil
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To Taste Salt
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As Required Water
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For filling:
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1 lb Potatoes
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3\4 tsp Turmeric Powder
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1 & 1\4 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
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1 & 1\4 tbsp Coriander seeds (Sabut Dhaniya)
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1 & 1\4 tbsp Cumin (Zeera)
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2 tbsp Green Chilies
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2 tbsp Fresh Corianderchopped
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2 tbsp Oil
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for deep frying Oil
Description
These delicious spicy and savory Aloo Samosas are popular Pakistani street snacks. When it comes to breaking the fast, Aloo Samosas are a popular snack enjoyed by many during Ramadan. These delicious, crispy pastries filled with spiced potatoes are a staple at iftar tables around the world. These crispy and flaky Aloo Samosas make an ideal tea-time snack too.
Here’s the recipe for these delicious homemade Aloo Samosas;
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, add flour, cumin seeds, salt, and ghee.
- Add water and knead to a smooth dough.
- Let rest for an hour.
- Boil, peel, and mash potatoes.
- In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
- Add red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, cumin and turmeric.
- Saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add mashed potatoes.
- Saute for 4-5 mins.
- Add chopped coriander and green chilies.
- Let cool.
- Make small dough balls.
- Roll out each ball to an oval-shaped sheet.
- Cut horizontally into 2 from the middle.
- Place a tbsp. of potato filling in the middle.
- Fold into a samosa shape and seal edges with water.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the prepared samosas in batches.
- Deep fry on medium-low flame until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce, ketchup, or chutney.
