How to make Matar Samosa -
Samosas stuffed with a delicious fresh green pea mixture
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Fresh green peas (ताज़े हरे मटर), Ready made samosa dough roundels
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Matar Samosa Recipe Card
Hindi: matar
You might be picking out these emerald hued little jewels from your food. But, wait, before you do that anymore! As these are a good source of fibre and potassium, which keeps all of our body cells functioning properly. Just when you thought that green peas are only used to add that extra punch to your savoury dishes, try a rich, creamy matar ki kheer to satiate your sweet buds too!
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Matar Samosa Recipe
Fresh green peas 1 cup
Ready made samosa dough roundels halved 150 grams
Ghee 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Green chillies chopped 1-2
Ginger finely chopped 1 inch
Small onion finely chopped 1
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Oil to deep fry
Green chutney to serve
Sweet tamarind chutney to serve
Fresh coriander leaves chopped to garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, sauté till the colour changes. Add green chillies and ginger, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add onion, mix and sauté onion is till translucent. Add fresh green peas and mix well. Add 3-4 tbsps water and mix well. Add salt and garam masala powder, mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the peas are cooked.
Step 3
Mash the cooked mixture with a masher and cook for a minute. Take it off the heat and set aside to cool.
Step 4
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 5
Apply a little water on the straight edge, shape it into a cone and press lightly to seal. Stuff the cone with some pea mixture and seal the top with a little more water to shape it like a samosa. Make more samosas similarly.
Step 6
Slide the samosas into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 7
Pour some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney in each of serving plates and place a samosa over the chutneys. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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