Paneer Samosa

Paneer Samosa

Quick and easy paneer samosa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 14 to 16
Ingredients:

1. Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
2. Ginger garlic ,grated or finely chopped – 1.5 tsp
3. Green chilies,finely chopped- 1
4. Onion,finely chopped – 3/4 cup( 1 large)
5. Capsicum,finely chopped- 3/4 cup (1 medium)
6. Kashmiri chili powder- 3/4 to 1 tsp
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
8. Tomato,seeds removed and finely chopped- 2 tbsp
9. Paneer ,grated – 1 cup
10. Kasuri methi- 1 generous pinch
11. Garam masala- 1/4 tsp
12. Coriander leaves,finely chopped- 2 tbsp
13. Salt-to taste
14. All purpose flour-2 tbsp
15. Water-as required
16. Samosa sheets- 14 to 16  ( click here for homemade samosa sheets)
17. Vegetable oil- as required

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds until the color changes slightly.Add ginger,garlic and green chilies.Saute for few seconds.
  
• Add onion and saute until it turns golden .Add capsicum and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
  
• Reduce the flame to low and add kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric powder.Saute until raw smell leaves.Now add tomato and  saute on a medium flame until it turns mushy and is completely cooked.
  
• Now add paneer ,crushed kasuri methi , garam masala and salt to taste.Saute for about 2 to 3 minutes.Add coriander leaves and switch off the flame.Set aside and let it cool completely.
  
• In a small bowl combine together all purpose flour and water to form a thick paste.This flour paste is used to seal the edges.Here i have used semicircle samosa sheets.
  
• Fold a samosa sheet to form a cone shape ,apply the flour paste on the outer edge and gently press to seal the edge as shown in the picture.
  
• Place 3 to 4 tsp of the filling into the prepared cone.
  
• Apply the flour paste on the open edge.Fold the edge and press gently ,to seal.
  
• Repeat the same with the remaining samosa sheets  and filling.Heat oil in a pan(oil should not be too hot) and deep fry the samosas till it turns golden brown on both sides,turning once or twice in between.
  
• Drain onto a kitchen towel and serve with tomato ketchup.
  

NOTES

• Click here for homemade samosa sheets/wrappers.
• Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your taste.
• 1 cup = 250 ml