S a m o s a is one snack which is so synonymous to India.The firangis/foreigners call it the 'Indian Triangle',but you dig deeper its a world famous dish with different names in different countries.
Tamilnadu,India - Sumsa
West Bengal ,India - Shingara
Burma - Sumsa
Bangaldesh - Somucha
Pakistan - Samosa
Indonesia - Pastel
Africa - Sambusa
Israel - Sambusak
Maldives - Bajiyaa
Portugal - Chamucas
Think I went the whole world round with a 'Samosa' in my hand :D
As samosa is traditionally a deep-fried snack, I tried the baked version,which was so guilt-free binging.
Ingredients:
For Outer Cover:
All purpose Flour - 1 1/2 cup
Baking Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil- 4 tbsp+2 tbsp
Water- 1/4 cup
For Filling:
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1 (small sized)
Corn Kernels(Boiled) - 1/2 cup
Potato(Boiled and Mashed) - 1/4 cup
Red Chilly Powder - 1/4 tsp
Amchur Powder/Dry Mango Powder - 2 pinches
Oil- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:
For preparing the outer cover:
We are preparing the outer cover first as we need to rest the dough for half an hour.
1.Combine flour,salt,baking powder,4 tbsp of oil, and enough water to make a soft dough.
2.Cover and allow it to rest.
For preparing the filling:
3.Chop the onions and tomatoes very finely.
4.In a wok/kadai, heat 1 tbsp of oil,add the onions and tomatoes and saute for 2 mins on medium flame.
5. Add red chilly powder,salt and cook for another 5 minutes.
6.Remove from fire and allow it to come to room temperature.
7.Add the boiled corn,mashed potatoes and amchur powder.Mix well and set aside.
Preparing the samosa:
8.Divide the dough and the filling into equal portions.Note that each ball that you roll ,will give you two samosas each.
9.Roll each ball into a small poori, and cut into two semi circles.
10.Using a basting brush,moisten the edges of the semi-circle with little water.This will allow you to form a cone and join the edges to seal the samosa.
11.Take both the edges of the semicircle and pinch them together, so that it forms a small cone.
12.Take 1 tsp of the filling,put inside the cone and seal it.Follow the same method for all the semicircles.
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13.Arrange all the samosas on a greased baking tray or a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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14.Preheat the over at 200 degrees centigrade for 10minutes.
15.Before putting the samosas in the oven, coat the samosas with little oil using a basting brush.
16.Bake on each side for 10 minutes at 200 degrees centigrade in the centre of the oven.
Samosa Joke:(In hindi)
Ek Pathan Samosa khol kar andar ka masala kha rha tha
Ek admi ne pocha, pura kyun nahi khate ho,
toh Pathan bola"baba Doctor ne bahir ki cheez khane se mana kia hai".
Laugh and enjoy with a hot cup of tea !!
If you stop by,please do to leave a comment.
Tamilnadu,India - Sumsa
West Bengal ,India - Shingara
Burma - Sumsa
Bangaldesh - Somucha
Pakistan - Samosa
Indonesia - Pastel
Africa - Sambusa
Israel - Sambusak
Maldives - Bajiyaa
Portugal - Chamucas
Think I went the whole world round with a 'Samosa' in my hand :D
As samosa is traditionally a deep-fried snack, I tried the baked version,which was so guilt-free binging.
Ingredients:
For Outer Cover:
All purpose Flour - 1 1/2 cup
Baking Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil- 4 tbsp+2 tbsp
Water- 1/4 cup
For Filling:
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1 (small sized)
Corn Kernels(Boiled) - 1/2 cup
Potato(Boiled and Mashed) - 1/4 cup
Red Chilly Powder - 1/4 tsp
Amchur Powder/Dry Mango Powder - 2 pinches
Oil- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:
For preparing the outer cover:
We are preparing the outer cover first as we need to rest the dough for half an hour.
1.Combine flour,salt,baking powder,4 tbsp of oil, and enough water to make a soft dough.
2.Cover and allow it to rest.
For preparing the filling:
3.Chop the onions and tomatoes very finely.
4.In a wok/kadai, heat 1 tbsp of oil,add the onions and tomatoes and saute for 2 mins on medium flame.
5. Add red chilly powder,salt and cook for another 5 minutes.
6.Remove from fire and allow it to come to room temperature.
7.Add the boiled corn,mashed potatoes and amchur powder.Mix well and set aside.
Preparing the samosa:
8.Divide the dough and the filling into equal portions.Note that each ball that you roll ,will give you two samosas each.
9.Roll each ball into a small poori, and cut into two semi circles.
10.Using a basting brush,moisten the edges of the semi-circle with little water.This will allow you to form a cone and join the edges to seal the samosa.
11.Take both the edges of the semicircle and pinch them together, so that it forms a small cone.
12.Take 1 tsp of the filling,put inside the cone and seal it.Follow the same method for all the semicircles.
13.Arrange all the samosas on a greased baking tray or a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
14.Preheat the over at 200 degrees centigrade for 10minutes.
15.Before putting the samosas in the oven, coat the samosas with little oil using a basting brush.
16.Bake on each side for 10 minutes at 200 degrees centigrade in the centre of the oven.
Samosa Joke:(In hindi)
Ek Pathan Samosa khol kar andar ka masala kha rha tha
Ek admi ne pocha, pura kyun nahi khate ho,
toh Pathan bola"baba Doctor ne bahir ki cheez khane se mana kia hai".
Laugh and enjoy with a hot cup of tea !!
If you stop by,please do to leave a comment.
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