Layered Samosa Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and ghee. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough.
• STEP 2.Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each ball into a thin circle.
• STEP 3.Brush each circle with ghee or oil and sprinkle with flour. Stack the circles on top of each other.
• STEP 4.Roll out the stacked circles into a large thin sheet. Cut the sheet into squares or triangles.
• STEP 5.In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add ginger-garlic paste and saut茅 until fragrant.
• STEP 6.Add boiled and mashed potatoes, peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 7.Cook the filling for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool.
• STEP 8.Place a spoonful of the filling on each square or triangle of pastry. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or square shape.
• STEP 9.Seal the edges by pressing them together with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
• STEP 10.Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 11.Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
• STEP 12.Serve the layered samosas hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to roll out the dough and pastry sheets thin to achieve a crispy texture.
• You can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to the filling for added flavor and texture.
• To make the samosas healthier, you can bake them in the oven instead of deep-frying.
• If you don't have ghee, you can use vegetable oil as a substitute.
• To store leftover samosas, let them cool completely and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Layered samosas are best served hot and crispy.
• They can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main course with a side of salad or raita.
• Leftover samosas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat them in the oven or microwave until heated through before serving.