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Pea & Paneer Samosa Recipe

Pea and Paneer Samosa Recipe lovingly offered to Krishna on a thali.
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Hare Krishna Pea & Paneer Samosa is a delicious and flavorful snack, inspired by the principles of bhakti yoga. This delightful samosa combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a delicious addition to your meals. In the tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, preparing and offering food to Krishna is an act of love and devotion, known as bhakti. Each dish is prepared with care, mindfulness, and a pure heart, making it not just a meal but a spiritual offering.

Ingredients

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For the Pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) melted butter, ghee, or oil
  • 3/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • Water, as needed (approx 4 tbsp)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup paneer, crumbled
  • 1 cup green peas, boiled
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

Pastry:

  1. Prepare Dough:
    • In a bowl, combine flour, ajwain seeds, and salt.
    • Add ghee or oil and mix until crumbly.
    • Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.
    • Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.

Filling:

  1. Prepare Filling:
    • Heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
    • Once they splutter, add grated ginger.
    • Add the crumbled paneer and boiled peas.
    • Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
    • Cook for a few minutes until well combined and slightly mashed.
    • Stir in fresh coriander leaves if using.

Assembling Samosas:

  1. Roll and Cut Dough:
    • Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into balls.
    • Roll out each ball into an oval shape about 6 inches long.
    • Cut the oval in half to form two semi-circles.
  2. Fill and Seal:
    • Create a cone by folding one semi-circle into half; seal the edge with water.
    • Fill the cone with the pea-paneer mixture then seal the top edges with water.

Frying:

  1. Fry Samosas:
    • Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
    • Fry samosas until golden brown and crispy.

Serve hot with chutney of your choice!

Notes

  • Frying Tip: Fry the samosas on medium-low heat initially to ensure they cook through without absorbing too much oil.
  • Variation: For a variation, add some finely chopped spinach to the filling for extra nutrition and flavor.

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