How to Recreate That Iconic Indian Street-Style Samosa at Home?

Samosas are a perfect snack for any celebration, whether at home or a family gathering. They are among the most popular Indian street foods, readily available both at local tea stalls and fancy restaurants. However, often, individuals crave a street-style samosa at home. If you are among them, here is a perfect Samosa recipe for you to try at home.

You can easily prepare it using ingredients available at home. Further, if you do not have the ingredients, you can order them using grocery delivery applications.

Street Style Samosa Recipe: Ingredients and Cooking Method

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For Preparing Dough

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of carom seeds
• 2 tablespoons of oil and ghee
• Salt (as required)
• Water (as required)

For Preparing Potato Filling

• 3 or 4 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ cup green peas (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt (as required)
• 1–2 finely chopped green chillies
• 1 Teaspoon of dry mango powder
• 1-2 tablespoons of oil

Step-By-Step Samosa Recipe

For Dough

• Step 1: To prepare a dough, add all-purpose flour to a bowl.
• Step 2: Add carom seeds, salt and oil and then start mixing them until the mixture feels crumbly.
• Step 3: Next, add the water to the mixture and knead it to make a soft dough.
• Step 4: Once the dough is ready, cover it with a damp cloth.
• Step 5: Leave it to rest for 30 minutes.

For Filling

• Step 1: In a frying pan, add the oil and heat it on a low flame.
• Step 2: Add cumin seeds, grated ginger and green chillies and saute them for a few minutes.
• Step 3: Then add cumin, chilli, coriander and salt powder. Mix it well and cook for a few minutes. 
• Step 4: When the ingredients are cooked, add the mashed potatoes and green peas.
• Step 5: Mix the ingredients well and then add garam masala and dry mango powder for enhanced taste.
• Step 6: Cook all the ingredients together for a few minutes.
• Step 7: Once it is ready, switch off the flame.

Shape and Fry the Samosa

• Step 1: Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls.
• Step 2: Then, roll a ball into a circle shape.
• Step 3: Cut the circle into half.
• Step 4: Now, take a half circle, apply water on the edges, and fold it into a cone shape.
• Step 5: Pour a filling into the cone shape and then apply water on the edges, and close it gently.
• Step 6: Now, in a frying pan, add oil to deep fry Samosas. 
• Step 7: Once the oil is hot, add Samosa in it and fry it until it becomes golden brown.
• Step 8: Take out the fried Samosa and remove excess oil using tissue paper.
• Step 9: Serve the Samosa hot with tamarind and green chutney.

Conclusion

Samosas are famous Indian street foods that hold a special place in the hearts of Indians. Their crispy golden crust, packed with a spicy and flavorful potato filling, makes them the perfect anytime snack. So, if you are craving street-style Samosas, you can easily prepare them at home by ordering the ingredients from grocery delivery applications.