Spiced Lentil Samosas
A flavorful and crispy samosa filled with a mix of spiced lentils. Serve as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup red split lentils
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cumin seeds
- ●1 tsp coriander powder
- ●1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- ●1/4 tsp red chili powder
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●2 tbsp ghee or oil
Instructions
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1. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee or oil over medium heat.
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2. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
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3. Add chopped onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent.
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4. Add red split lentils, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
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5. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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6. In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 tbsp ghee or oil.
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7. Gradually add water to the flour mixture to form a dough.
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8. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
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9. Roll out each portion into a thin circle.
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10. Place a spoonful of the lentil mixture in the center of each circle.
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11. Fold the circle in half and press the edges to seal.
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12. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the samosas until golden brown.