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Authentic Samosa

No-fail for beginners! Authentic crunchy and flaky samosa made from scratch

Spice 3 Cooking difficulty: MediumVegetarian,Halal Friendly
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Description

Even beginners can make this perfectly by following the steps. We carefully explain everything from kneading and resting the dough to frying slowly at a low temperature. Enjoy the aromatic spice of local street food.

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Recipe

Ingredients

Servings 2-4 servings

Instructions

  1. [Dough] Mix 200g flour, 1/
  2. salt,
  3. tbsp ghee. Add ~80ml water gradually, knead
  4. mins. Cover, rest
  5. mins.
  6. [Potatoes] Boil 300g potatoes in skins for
  7. mins until tender. Peel while hot, mash coarsely.
  8. [Spices] Heat
  9. tbsp ghee, add
  10. tsp cumin seeds. Add ginger, chili, peas, mashed potatoes,
  11. tsp garam masala, 1/
  12. salt. Cook
  13. mins, cool completely.
  14. [Shape & Fry] Divide dough into 4, roll out, cut in half, form cones, fill, seal edges. Fry in 160°C oil for 12-
  15. mins until golden.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips

Key spices

Cumin seedsGaram masala

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Replace ghee with vegetable oil

Pairing

Mint chutney、Masala chai

Trivia

[Trivia] Indian samosas feature thin, flaky crusts, while Nepalese versions often have thicker, chewier dough or minced meat fillings, showcasing regional flour cultures.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Crush top open with your thumb, pour sweet-tamarind or mint chutney inside, and eat with your hands.

Allergen

Wheat

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