Spiced Chickpea & Spinach Samosas 🥟🌱✨

New Samosa Recipe: Spiced Chickpea & Spinach Samosas 🥟🌱✨

Ingredients:

• For the dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water (adjust as needed)

• For the filling:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, mashed slightly
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• For frying:

  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add oil and mix with your fingers until crumbly.
   • Gradually add water, kneading into a firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.

2. Make the filling:

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
   • Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden.
   • Stir in mashed chickpeas, spinach, mashed potato, and all the spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
   • Add lemon juice, mix well, and let the filling cool completely.

3. Shape the samosas:

   • Divide the dough into 8-10 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin oval shape.
   • Cut each oval in half to form two semi-circles.
   • Form a cone by folding one semi-circle, sealing the edge with a little water. Fill the cone with 1-2 tablespoons of filling. Seal the top edges to form a triangular samosa.

4. Fry the samosas:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the samosas in batches until golden and crispy, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt dip.

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Optional Variations:

• Add raisins or cashews to the filling for a sweet-savory twist.
• Use whole wheat flour for a healthier dough option.
• Bake the samosas at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, brushing them with oil for a lighter version.

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