Creamy Vegetable Samosa

Creamy Vegetable Samosa
Samosa is my childhood buddy :-P and now also.I love to have samosa in evening with my cup of tea.Samosa comes in various variety of yummy fillings like one of the most common and easily available Aloo samosa but now days there are many more innovative forms like  Chowmein samosa,Cheese Samosa, Manchurian Samosa,Pasta Samosa and if you have a sweet tooth,then you can also enjoy Chocolate Samosa too :-D
Yes it sounds interesting Na?
I have tried this Creamy Vegetable samosa which is very different in taste.Its filled up with the goodness of vegetables and its really creamy from inside and crispy outside.

So if you are a samosa lover but you avoid them eating because of the unhealthy oil ,so you must try this out because Home made food is the best.Freshly made crispy samosa with a fresh healthy filling is absolutely perfect for your evening cravings :-)
One day I was sitting idle and suddenly i saw a random video about different variety of samosas and as you all know Am a big  Foodie and I was not able to wait to place the order but I found this shop was not taking the orders :-( saddest part of my food story ...But being a true foodie I thought to give a try to make samosa .So I rushed to my kitchen and experimented with my innovative Samosa and believe me it was too tempting,if you won't believe me ,then do try out this recipe just once and I am very much sure that you will make this again too :-)

 So here goes the yummy crispy recipe of  Creamy vegetable Samosa -
Ingredients -
For Dough-

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tbsp semolina

Salt 1 tsp

Refined oil - 2 tbsp

Water as required for kneading the dough

1. Boiled american corns - 1/2 a cup
2. Boiled peas -1/2 a cup
3. Onion thinly sliced - 1 medium sized
4. Capsicum - finely sliced -1 medium sized
5. Crushed Garlic - 4 to 5 cloves
6. Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp or more 
7. Tomato ketchup - 1 tbsp
8. Sugar - 2 pinches
9. Dry mango powder -1/2 tsp
10. Salt as per taste
11. Oregano flakes according to your taste
12. Chilli flakes ( optional)

Method -

1. Take a bowl add apf,semolina and salt and mix it well.
2. Now add oil in it.
3. Mix it really well with your fingers.
4. HOW to check the right form that how much oil needs to be added ?Check this picture-

As you can see a good shaped lump with only dry ingredients and ghee,So if you are able to form this it means that now you can add water and knead the dough.

See the dry ingredient lump is shown in the picture.

So gradually start adding water and make a normal dough nor too soft neither very hard.

Knead the dough for at least 7 to 8 minutes.

5 . Now keep the dough for rest for 15 minutes by covering it with a cloth or plate.

For Stuffing -

1. Take a wok add 1 tsp oil and heat it up.
2. Now add onions and fry them till they turn translucent in colour.
3. Now add salt in it.
4. Add capsicum,boiled peas ,garlic and peas.
5. Saute it for few minutes till they turn little soft. 
6. Now add mango powder,sugar,ketchup and oregano.Mix it well.
7. When your vegetables will turn soft take them out in a bowl.
8. Add mayonnaise and red chilli flakes and mix it with a spoon .keep aside.
9. Heat up the oil in a kadhai.
10.  Now with the kneaded dough take a portion and make a small ball from it and divide the dough .
11. Now take 1 ball and dusk some dry all purpose flour and roll the ball with the help of a roller pin spread the ball in thin shape equally in a big oval shape
12. Now divide the oval shape in two parts and cut it with the help of a knife.
13. Take a bowl of water and spread some water at the edges and fold the sides on one upon the other to seal the samosa.
14. Now you will get a triangle shape and fill the filling and seal the samosa from the top.
15. Deep fry the samosa on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes and flip it time to time.
16. Once they turn golden in colour,place your samosas on an absorbent paper and serve it hot with your favourite dip.
17. Enjoy :-) Happy Cooking !

Moong Daal Ki Pakodi

Moong Daal Ki Pakodi

Moong daal ki Pakodi also known as Moong daal bhajiya is a popular snack from Mumbai.Deep fried fritters are just perfect for
rainy weather,as we all enjoy these types of munchies like samosa ,pakoras or bhajiyas. These pakodas are made from yellow moong daal lentils and they are mild spicy but does have really beautiful aromatic flavour.
These pakodas are crispy from outside and soft from inside.You can enjoy this Moong Daal Ki Pakodi in your breakfast too.In India, Moong  daal is commonly used in variety of dishes like Moong daal khichri,halwa or just as a simple Zeera Heeng Wali Moong Daal!
This Moong daal is low in fat and rich in B Complex vitamins,calcium and potassium.Its a light daal ,which is free from heaviness and flatulence.

So if you are looking for a healthy snacking for your kids or even adults,then you must try out this crispy Moong Daal pakodi.
The most easiest and light fried bhajiyas to be enjoyed with Ketchup or dhaniya mirchi chutney is the best combo to relish specially in winters or rainy season.
Hot Bhajiyas with a cup of tea and with some good music is heaven :-P 

So here goes the tempting recipe of Moong Daal Ki Pakodi-

Ingredients -

1. Yellow Moong Daal - 250 Grams
2. Semolina (moti Wali sooji )-1 tsp (Optional)
3. Green chillies - 2 to 4
4. Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Ginger -1/2 inch
6. Fresh leaves of Green Coriander - 1/2 a cup(finely chopped)
7. Salt as per taste
8. Oil for deep frying

Method -

1. Soak the daal for atleast 3 to 4 hours.
2. After 4 hours drain the excess of water, add the daal in the grinder.
3. Add ginger,green chillies and red chilli powder and make a fine paste .You can add water if required.
4. Now time to add semolina ,coriander leaves and salt in the batter.
5. Mix it well for few minutes.
6. Now take a deep wok add oil and heat it up.
7. Drop spoonful of  batter in the hot oil.
8. Fry it first on high flame and later on a medium flame,till they turn out crispy and golden in colour.
9. Place your pakodis on an absorbent paper and enjoy them with your freshly made chutney or ketchup.
10. Happy Cooking :-)