Best Indian Punjabi Samosa Recipe,Punjabi Samosas,These delightful pastries are perfect for tea-time snacks, appetizers, or any festive occasion.

 Best Indian Punjabi Samosa Recipe

Punjabi Samosas are a popular North Indian snack known for their crispy exterior and spicy potato filling. These delightful pastries are perfect for tea-time snacks, appetizers, or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Water as needed
  
  
  

• For the Filling:

  • 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
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  • For Frying:

    • Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the Dough:

       • In a large bowl, mix the flour, ajwain, and salt. Add the oil and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
       • Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead into a firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

    2. Make the Filling:

       • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and crushed coriander seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
       • Add chopped ginger and green chilies. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
       • Add the boiled and mashed potatoes and green peas. Mix well.
       • Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
       • Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well, and remove from heat. Let the filling cool completely.
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         Notes

         • Make sure to roll out the dough thinly and evenly. If the wrapper is too thick, the samosas won't cook properly from inside
         • Do not use any flour while rolling the dough. There is enough fat in the dough and it won't stick to the platform as you roll. Any extra flour can burn when you fry the samosas making them bitter
         • Always fry samosas on low heat. This is so that the pastry cooks from inside. If the oil is too hot, they'll brown too quickly on the outside but remain uncooked with raw pastry inside. Samosas take 15-20 minutes to fry to a golden brown.
         • Can samosas be baked? Yes, samosas can be baked in general. Though I believe deep frying provides the best results, and when you are enjoying something like samosas, you should stop worrying about it being healthy and just indulge. To bake these, the amount of oil in the dough will need to be increased to give the same flaky results. I'm testing a baked samosa recipe and if I'm happy, I will put it up soon!
         • Can samosas be made in the air fryer? Absolutely! My mother has tested these samosas in the air fryer with great results. They will need to be brushed lightly with oil before being air-fried but the result is pretty yummy. They may not have the perfect, even golden brown crust but the pastry is cooked through and it's quite crispy too, just like a good samosa should be.
         • How to freeze samosas? You can easily make these samosas in advance and refrigerate them for about 6-8 hours. Or you can freeze them individually and store them in a ziplock or a freezer-friendly container and fry them at a later date.

         Nutrition

         Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg