Punjabi Samosa – Aloo and Kheema Filling
Calories: 1
Adjust Servings Here: 18 samosas
Description
Learn how to make crispy Punjabi samosas from scratch with homemade dough and two delicious fillings—spiced potato (aloo) and flavorful ground beef (kheema). Perfect for tea-time snacks, parties, or freezer-friendly make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Samosa Dough (16 med samosa)
- 2 cups (9 oz) All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Hot ghee (or hot cooking oil)
- ½ tsp Caraway seeds (ajwain) or mustard seeds (rai)
- 2 tbsp Curry leaves or parsley
- 6 to 8 tbsp Cold water as needed
- ¾ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Aloo (Potato) Filling
- 2 med Potatoes boiled and mashed
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 med Garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- ¼ tsp Red chili flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Kheema (Ground Beef) Filling
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 med Garlic cloves minced
- 1 inch Fresh ginger paste
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- ¼ tsp Red chili powder (or to taste)
- ⅓ cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
For frying
- 4 cup (30 floz) Neutral oil for deep frying (vegetable or sunflower oil)
Instructions
- Make the Samosa Dough - In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Heat the oil or ghee, if using, and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Pour the oil/ghee into the flour mixture and combine well with a spatula until you have a crumbly mixture. Add cold water a little at a time until a stiff but smooth dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, then cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.2 cups All-purpose flour, 3 tbsp Hot ghee , ½ tsp Caraway seeds (ajwain) , 2 tbsp Curry leaves , 6 to 8 tbsp Cold water , ¾ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 inch Fresh ginger
- Prepare the Potato (Aloo) Filling - Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onions until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili flakes, and sauté for another minute. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well to combine with the spices. Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the filling cool completely before using.2 med Potatoes , 1 tbsp Oil, 1 small Onion, 2 med Garlic cloves, ½ tsp Turmeric, ½ tsp Cumin powder, ½ tsp Coriander powder, ½ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Red chili flakes (or to taste), 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro, Salt and pepper
- Prepare the Kheema (Ground Beef) Filling - In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions until they are golden. Add ground beef and cook until browned and most of the moisture has evaporated. Add garlic and ginger paste, and cook until fragrant. Stir the spices, followed by the tomato paste. Add green peas and cook until tender. Finish with chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool completely before filling.1 tbsp Oil, 1 small Onion, 2 med Garlic cloves, 1 lb Ground beef, 1 tbsp Tomato paste, ½ tsp Cumin powder, ½ tsp Coriander powder, ½ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Red chili powder (or to taste), ⅓ cup Green peas (fresh or frozen), 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro, Salt and pepper
- Shape and Fill the Samosas - Divide the dough into golf-ball-sized portions. Roll each into a thin oval or circle. Cut the circle in half to form two semi-circles. Take one semi-circle, brush the straight edge with water, and form a cone by folding it in half and sealing the edge. Fill the cone with your choice of filling (potato or beef). Pinch and seal the open edge tightly. Repeat for all samosas.
- Fry the Samosas - Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat. Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.4 cup Neutral oil for deep frying
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