Paneer Samosa

Paneer Samosa

Samosa is a very popular deep fried snack. It’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These samosas are filled with the classic potato - peas stuffing. Samosas make a perfect snack on a rainy day. After making these samosas at home you will not feel the need to buy them from outside. These samosas can be enjoyed with tomato sauce or chutney. 

What you need:

• 250 gm paneer or cottage cheese
• 1 potato (medium) 
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp lime juice 
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 
• Oil for frying 
• Salt for frying 
• Switz samosa patti (10 sheets) 

Method: 

1. Boil the potato and mash it. 
2. Soak the paneer in hot water for about 10 minutes and chop it into chunks.
3. Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan. Add the mustard. When it crackles, add the chopped green chillies and sauté for a minute. Add the green peas and turmeric powder. Mix it well. Add paneer and garam masala. Add 1/2 cup of water.
4. Close the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes. 
5. Add salt to the mashed potato. Add lime juice. Mix well. 
6. Mix both the mixtures. Make sure the mixture is dry. Finally add the coriander leaves. 
7. When the mixture is cooled, you can use the Samosa patty and fill it with the mixture. Shape the patti as shown in the picture above. Deep fry in oil. Make sure to seal the edges of the Samosa. 
8. Enjoy the Samosa with chutney or tomato sauce.