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Spinach Samosa Recipe

Spinach Samosa Recipe offered to Krishna with chutney and love.
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Hare Krishna Spinach Samosa is a nutritious 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:

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (optional)
  • 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 chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
    • 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 and crumbled paneer 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 spinach 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: Add some boiled and mashed potatoes to the spinach filling for extra flavor and texture.

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