Vegan Samosas
Crisp, deep-fried Indian pastries filled with warmly spiced potatoes and green peas.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the flour with 3 gr salt. Rub in 45 ml vegetable oil until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then gradually mix in 110 ml water to form a firm dough.
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Step 2
Knead the dough until smooth, cover it, and leave it to rest.
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Step 3
Place the potatoes and 700 ml water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until tender; drain thoroughly.
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Step 4
Warm 15 ml vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add the peas, ground coriander, garam masala, ground red chili, and 2 gr salt. Stir in the cooked potatoes and cook until the mixture is dry and evenly seasoned.
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Step 6
Remove the filling from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and coriander leaves, and let it cool completely.
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Step 7
Divide the rested dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into a thin oval, cut it in half, and shape each half into a cone.
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Step 8
Divide the cooled filling evenly among the 12 cones. Moisten the open edges, press them firmly closed, and keep the shaped samosas covered.
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Step 9
Pour 1000 ml vegetable oil into a heavy pot and heat it to 175°C.
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Step 10
Fry the samosas in small batches until crisp and evenly golden, allowing the oil to return to 175°C between batches. Transfer them to a wire rack to drain.