How to make Srilankan Samosa - SK Khazana -
Samose are popular in Srilanka too, and this is the way they like to make them
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Dough, Refined flour (maida) (मैदा)
Cuisine : Sri Lankan
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Srilankan Samosa - SK Khazana Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Srilankan Samosa - SK Khazana Recipe
Dough
Refined flour (maida) 1 1/2
Oil 4 teaspoons + for deep-frying
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
Stuffing
Potatoes boiled and peeled 4 medium
Carrot chopped 1 medium
Leek chopped 1/2 medium
Oil 1 tablespoon
Garlic finely chopped 2 teaspoons
Ginger finely chopped 2 teaspoons
Curry leaves 10-12
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Curry powder 2 teaspoon
Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cloves powder 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Frozen green peas 1/4 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Take refined flour in a bowl, add salt, 2 tsps oil and sufficient water, mix and and knead into soft dough. Add 2 tsps oil and knead till the oil is well incorporated. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 2
To make the stuffing, heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and ginger, mix and sauté till raw smells disappear. .
Step 3
Add curry leaves and mix well. Add carrot and leek, mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes, mash them with the ladle and mix till well combined. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
Step 4
Add red chilli powder, curry powder, green cardamom powder, clove powder, turmeric powder and black pepper powder and mix well.
Step 5
Add salt and green peas and mix well. Add lemon juice, mix well and cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat, transfer into a bowl and let it cool down to room temperature.
Step 6
Knead the dough again, divide into equal portions and shape it into balls. Drizzle oil over them, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Drizzle a little oil on the worktop and spread it, place each dough ball on it and flatten it. Roll it into a rectangular thin sheet. Place a portion of the mixture on one end of the sheet. Apply a little water on the edges and fold the vertical sides over the stuffing. Roll in a zigzag way to make a triangular samosa.
Step 8
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, slide in the samose, a few at a time, and deep-fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 9
Arrange them on serving plates and serve hot with lemon wedges.
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