Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 4 tbsp ghee or oil and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This ensures a flaky crust for your Samosa Recipe.
Step 2: Gradually add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and knead until a firm, smooth dough forms. The dough should be stiff. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Boil potatoes until just tender, then peel and mash them coarsely. Set aside.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped ginger and green chilies, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Add the mashed potatoes, green peas, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is relatively dry. Let the filling cool completely.
Step 6: Divide the rested dough into 6 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball into an oval shape, about 6-7 inches long and 4-5 inches wide.
Step 7: Cut the oval dough in half horizontally, creating two semi-circles.
Step 8: Take one semi-circle. Dampen the straight edge with a little water. Bring the two corners of the straight edge together, overlapping them slightly to form a cone. Press firmly to seal the seam.
Step 9: Hold the cone and fill it with about 1-2 tablespoons of the potato-pea mixture. Do not overfill.
Step 10: Dampen the open edge of the cone with water. Carefully pleat one side of the open edge and press it firmly against the other side, sealing the top to form a triangular shape. Ensure all seams are tightly sealed. Repeat for all samosas.
Step 11: Heat oil for deep frying in a deep pan or kadai over low-medium heat (around 300-325°F or 150-160°C). The temperature is crucial for a perfectly cooked Samosa Recipe.
Step 12: Gently slide a few samosas into the hot oil. Fry them slowly, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides (10-15 minutes per batch). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve your delicious Samosa Recipe hot!