Aloo Samosa

Ingredients

For the OUTER COVERING

Maida                       250 gms
Ghee                         25 gms
Ajwain or omum      1/2 tsp
Water

FILLING

Oil                                  2 tbs
Cumin seeds                   1 tsp
Ginger grated fine          1"
Garam masala pdr          1 tsp
Potatoes                          2 boiled,peeled and dized
Red chilli powder           1 tsp
Mango powder               1 tsp
Coriander powder          2 tsp
Cumin powder                1 1/2 powder
Green peas                      1/2 cup boiled in salt water
Green chillies                  de-seeded and chopped finely
Lemon juice                    1 tbs
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Preparation

To prepare the FILLING. Heat oil over medium heat.Add the cumin seeds.When it cracles add the coriander,red chilli,cumin and mango powders.Add the ginger bits and finely cut chillies.After few secs add boiled potatoes and peas.Add the garam masala ,lemon juice,salt and mix well.Taste and adjust seasoning.Cover and cook for 1-2 mins.Remove from heat and allow it to cool.Add the chopped coriander and mix well.Stir in the garam masala powder and green chillies.Remove from heat and add lemon juice.Cool thoroughly and mix in the coriander leaves.

To prepare the OUTER COVERING

Add the ghee,ajwain or omum seeds and salt to the maida flour..Add enough warm water to mix it to a soft dough.Knead until the dough feels soft to touch.Make small balls and roll them on a board.Make cones and fill it up with the prepared filling leaving about 1/2 cm border on top of the cone.Now moisten the top edges and press them hard together.Deep fry the samosas in hot oil over medium heat until they turn golden brown and drain the excess oil in a kitchen towel.Serve hot with green chutney.