Crispy and Golden Chicken Samosas: A Homemade Delight

Samosas are a popular Indian snack enjoyed all over the world. These flaky pastries are filled with a savory potato and pea mixture, but they can also be filled with meat, like chicken. Making chicken samosas at home is a great way to enjoy this delicious treat, and it’s not as difficult as you might think.

Ingredients for the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water

Ingredients for the filling:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. To make the dough, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and water, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. While the dough is resting, make the filling. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the garam masala, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the cilantro. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle, about 5 inches in diameter.
5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle. Seal the edges with water.
6. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry the samosas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve the samosas hot with your favorite chutneys, such as mint chutney and tamarind chutney.

Tips:

• You can use store-bought samosa dough if you’re short on time.
• If you don’t have garam masala, you can make your own blend of spices.
• The samosas can be made ahead of time and frozen. To reheat, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then fry them in oil until heated through.

Making chicken samosas at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you’ll be able to make these delicious treats that will impress your friends and family.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Additional tips:

• For a vegetarian option, you can fill the samosas with potato and peas.
• You can also add other vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, green beans, or corn.
• If you like your samosas spicy, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
• Be sure to let the oil heat up to the correct temperature before frying the samosas. Otherwise, they will be greasy and not crispy.
• Don’t crowd the pot when frying the samosas. This will lower the temperature of the oil and make the samosas soggy.
• Serve the samosas hot with your favorite chutneys. Mint chutney and tamarind chutney are both popular choices.

I hope these tips help you make perfect chicken samosas at home!