Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
- 2 cups of all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons of ghee
- 6 tablespoons of water
- Salt, as required
- Oil for deep frying
For the Corn Cheese Filling:
- 2 cups of corn, boiled
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup capsicum finely chopped
- Salt, as required
- 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs
Instructions
- Mix together the flour and salt in a bowl.
- Knead to form a firm dough adding water little at a time.
- Cover it with a wet muslin cloth. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
Preparing the filling:
- Mix together the boiled corn, cheese, capsicum, salt and mixed herbs. Set aside.
Shaping the Samosas:
- Knead the dough again and divide them into six equal parts.
- Take each ball and smoothen in your palm.
- Roll the ball into a perfect circle with the help of a rolling pin.
- Divide into two using a knife or a pastry cutter.
- Apply little water on the straight edge of the semi circle.
- Make a cone shape and seal the edge well.
- Fill the cone with a tablespoon or more of the filling.
- Apply water on the edge and close. Seal it tight.
- Heat oil in a pan and when moderately hot, place the samosa.
- Let it cook on both sides for at least ten minutes.
- Do not cook in high flame, for it will result in crisp outer layer and uncooked inside.
- Serve with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
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