Indian Samosas Recipe

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Indian Samosas
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Directions:

  1. Place the flour and salt in food processor and process for a few seconds.
  2. Add shortening and process until fat is well distributed through the flour.
  3. Add the water through the feed tube with the motor running until a ball of dough forms on blades.
  4. Take out the dough and gather it into a smooth ball.
  5. Coat the ball with a little oil and place it in a bowl.
  6. Cover it with a moist towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 1/2 hour.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan.
  8. Add coriander and cumin seeds and fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  9. Add onions and ginger and fry for 4-5 minutes.
  10. Add potatoes and peas and stir rapidly for about 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat. Add remaining filling ingredients, mix well, and set aside.
  12. Knead the dough again for a minute and divide into 2 equal portions.
  13. With your hands roll each into a 1/2 inch thick rope and and cut into 8 equal parts.
  14. Roll each part into a smooth ball.
  15. Roll each ball flat into a 6 inch circle, and cut in half. Each half will make one samosa.
  16. Form a cone with the semicircle of dough, sealing with water.
  17. Place about a tablespoon of filling in the cone, then pinch the opening shut, pressing tightly and sealing with water.
  18. Continue with the rest of the dough and filling.
  19. Heat peanut or corn oil to 350 in a heavy pan or deep fryer.
  20. Drop in 8-10 samosas and cook until light brown, about 12 minutes.
  21. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  22. Continue with the remaining samosas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 180.03 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.32g 0%
Sodium 833.04mg 35%
Potassium 341.2mg 7%
Total Carbs 39.66g 13%
Sugars 7.63g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 19%
Protein 4.23g 8%
Vitamin C 49.7mg 83%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 41.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.6 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18g 0%
Sodium 460.86mg 35%
Potassium 188.77mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.94g 13%
Sugars 4.22g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 19%
Protein 2.34g 8%
Vitamin C 27.5mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 33%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 22.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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