Maharashtrian-Style Poha Samosa For A Unique Tea Time Snack

By Yash Lakhan

May 23, 2024

This unique take on the traditional samosa recipe is a speciality of Maharashtrian cuisine that uses poha in place of potato. Here's an easy recipe to prepare at home.

Ingredients

For the filling: 1 cup poha 2-3 potatoes 1 small onion 1-2 green chillies 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1/4 cup roasted peanuts Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoons of oil

Ingredients

For the dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons oil or ghee Salt to taste Water as needed

Step 1

Mix flour, salt, and oil or ghee. Add water, and knead into a firm dough. Rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Soften the poha by rinsing. Sauté mustard and cumin seeds in oil. Add onion, chillies, spices, potatoes, poha, sugar, lemon juice, peanuts, and salt. Cook and cool.

Step 3

Roll the dough into thin rounds and cut in half. Form cones, fill with poha mixture, and seal edges.

Step 4

Deep-fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.