Question

List the series of cooking methods followed to prepare a samosa. Suggest a best method and justify.

Answer 1

Part ONE Of THREE ( MAKING THE DOUGH ) :

1. Sieve the flour and salt together in a bowl.

2. Add ghee or oil.

3. Mix in five tablespoons of water.

4. Turn out the dough and knead it.

5. Allow the dough to rest for thirty minutes.

Part TWO Of THREE ( MAKING THE FILLING ) :

1. Heat the ghee jn large saucepan.

2. Toast the cumin seeds.

3. Add the onion and ginger.

4. Add the garlic , chili peppers , turmeric , salt , and garam masala.

5. Add the potatoes and peas.

6. Cool the filling.

Part THREE Of THREE ( ASSEMBLING SAMOSAS ) :

1. Divide the dough into eight equal portions.

2. Roll in each round into chapattis.

3. Cut each chapatti into two halves.

4. Stuff and fold the samosas.

5. Repeat with the reamaining chapattis and filling.

6. Heat the oil.

7. Fry the samosas.

8. Serve hot with green chutney.