Spicy Indian Samosa Chaat with Tamarind

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water, warm
• 2 cups potatoes, boiled and diced
• 1 cup green peas, boiled
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

• 1 cup yogurt, whisked
• 1 cup tamarind chutney
• 1 cup green chutney
• 1 cup sev
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, mix sifted flour and salt. Add vegetable oil and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. 02
   Gradually add warm water to the flour mixture and knead into a firm dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
3. 03
   In a pan, heat a little oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add boiled potatoes, green peas, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 5 minutes, then add chopped coriander.
4. 04
   Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a circle. Cut the circle in half to form two semi-circles.
5. 05
   Shape each semi-circle into a cone and fill with the potato mixture. Seal the edges with a little water.
6. 06
   Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the samosas until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7. 07
   Place the fried samosas on a plate and break them slightly. Top with whisked yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney.
8. 08
   Sprinkle sev, chili powder, and chopped coriander over the top. Serve immediately.