Mandia (Ragi/Fingermillet) Samosa

Ingredients

1. Mandia (Ragi/Fingermillet) flour-1 cup
2. Maida(all-purpose flour)-1 cup
3. Ajwain(carom seed)- 1 tsp
4. Potatoes- 4 medium pc (finely chopped)
5. Cumin seed- 1/4 tsp
6. Green peas- 1/2 cup
7. Finely chopped ginger 1 tsp
8. Cumin Powder- 1/4 tsp
9. Coriander powder-1/4 tsp
10. Garam masala powder1/2 tsp
11. Red chili powder-1/2 tsp
12. Aamchur powder–1/2 tsp(optional)
13. Onion – 2 medium pc (Finely chopped)
14. Salt- as required
15. Finely chopped coriander leaf- 2 tbs(optional)
16. Oil- for frying

Preparation Method

Dough making

• Take a plate,mixMandia (Ragi/Fingermillet) flour , salt and maida, sieve them to remove any husk or other impurities .
• Take a pan and heat 2 tbsoil till it becomes light hot.
• Pour the light hot oil and ajwain (carom) seed into the mix flour.
• Crumble and mix well making sure the flour is moist and holds shape .
• Add half cup of water (or as required)and knead to a smooth and tight dough.
• Cover the dough with a moist napkin / cotton cloth,keep it for rest for around 30 minutes.

Stuffing preparation

• Heat oil in a pan. add the cumin seeds and crackle them.
• Add the ginger and sauté for a few seconds until the raw aroma of ginger goes away.
• Add the finely chopped onion, potato, green peas, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt &aamchur powder.
• Stir and sauté on a low heat with frequent stirring for around 4 to 5 minute and then add garam masala powder.
• Cook it till potato and peas are cooked well
• Add coriander leaf and set aside the potato filling aside to cool at room temperature.

Samosa making

• After resting the dough for 30 minutes, divide the dough in 14 to 15 equal pieces.
• Take each piece and roll in your palms first to make a smooth ball.
• Then roll it with a rolling pin keeping the thickness as chapatis
• Cut the center of the rolled samosa.
• With a brush or with your fingertips, spread some water all over the edges.
• Join the two straight ends forming a cone shape, press the edges so that they get sealed well.
• Stuff the prepared samosa cone with the prepared potato-peas stuffing.
• Pinch a part on the edge, press both the edges. Be sure there are no cracks.
• Prepare all the samosa this way and keep covered with a moist kitchen napkin.
• Now heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or pan. Once the oil becomes hot gently slide the prepared stuffed samosa & reduce the flame to low.
• Turnover in between and fry until golden. Drain the fried samosa on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• This way fry all the samosa in batches.
• Serve hot samosa with any chutney or ghugni (pea curry).

Prepared by: Sabnam Aferin

Cuttack, Odisha

You can reach her at [email protected]