Name: Punjabi Samosa
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: Makes 12
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 tbsp ghee or olive oil; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp carom seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Neutral oil, to deep fry; 60 ml water (adjust as needed); 250 g plain flour; 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur), or 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt, to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 2 green chillies, finely chopped; 100 g green peas; 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala

Preparation info

Makes
12

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 35

Appears in

Radikal Kitchen

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

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Samosas are the most popular snack across India, with many regional variations reflecting the local cuisines. The Punjabi samosa from northern India features a spicy potato filling, which is a classic. As you move south to Andhra Pradesh, the filling changes to a tangy mix of tamarind and peanuts. In West Bengal, samosas are known as singharas, and they’re often filled with a cauliflower-based mixture. The variations are endless, highlighting the rich and diverse culinary traditions across