“one of my blog visitors had asked for this in the forums, hope this Samosa Recipe helps her learn how to make real Indian samosa. She will also get to know What are the ingredients in Indian samosas.

Samosas are a real “must have” in my house on a rainy day or when terribly hungry or even as an appetizer at parties. Please note that the potatoes, onions and green chillies listed in the Dough portion belong in the Filling portion of the recipe. Thanks!”

Ready In: 1hr 30mins

What are the ingredients in Indian samosa?
Here are some of the many ingredients that are found in an Indian samosa recipe.

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil FILLING
2 large potatoes (boiled)
1 onion, chopped
2 green chilies, very finely chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, crushed coriander seed
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1⁄2 lemon, juice of
1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
A pinch of salt¹

Instructions

1. Mix together the flour, oil and salt.
2. Add a little water, until mixture becomes crumbly. Keep adding water, kneading the mixture till it becomes a soft pliable dough.
3. Cover with a moist cloth and set aside for 20 minutes. Beat dough on a work surface and knead again.
4. Cover and set aside.
   

Filling Of the Samosas.

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil.
2. Add ginger, garlic, green chillies and few coriander seeds. Stir fry for 1 minute, add onions and saute till light brown.
3. Add cilantro (fresh coriander), lemon juice, turmeric, red chili, salt and Garam Masala. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
4. Add potatoes. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
5. Divide dough into 10 equal portions.
6. Use a rolling pin, roll a piece of dough into a 5″ oval. Cut into 2 halves.
7. Run a moist finger along the diameter. Roll around finger to make a cone.
8. Place a tablespoon of the filling into the cone. Seal the third side using a moist finger.
9. Deep fry the samosas on low to medium heat until light brown. Serve with tomato sauce or any chutney you love.
10. Serve with tomato sauce or any chutney you love.

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Please Note that.
In the image above the samosas are put on a magazine paper or newspaper, It is not advisable to use ink written papers to put food because of the various chemicals that are still on the surface and cant be consumed.
Before you make any type of samosas, you need to know What are the many ingredients used in making samosas so as to safeguard the test of the samosa. you now know how to make real Indian samosa.

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