Urad Dal Samosas
These urad dal samosas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. The filling is made from a combination of urad dal, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. The filling is cooked until it is fragrant and then cooled slightly before being divided evenly among the wonton wrappers. The wonton wrappers are then folded into triangles and sealed with water. The samosas are then fried until they are golden brown.
Samosas are a popular Indian snack or appetizer that are typically made from a dough filled with a variety of ingredients. The filling can be made from vegetables, meat, or cheese. Samosas are typically fried or baked. Urad dal is a type of lentil that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is a good source of protein and fiber. Urad dal samosas are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this lentil. I first came across urad dal samosas when I was traveling in India. I was immediately hooked on their delicious flavor and crispy texture. I decided to try making them myself, and I have been making them ever since. The key to making great urad dal samosas is to use a good quality filling. I use a combination of urad dal, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. The filling is cooked until it is fragrant and then cooled slightly before being divided evenly among the wonton wrappers. The wonton wrappers are then folded into triangles and sealed with water. The samosas are then fried until they are golden brown.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup urad dal
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Rinse the urad dal and soak it in water for at least 4 hours.
  2. Drain the urad dal and grind it into a fine paste.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds to the oil and cook until they are fragrant.
  5. Add the urad dal paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling cool slightly.
  7. Divide the filling evenly among the wonton wrappers.
  8. Fold the wonton wrappers into triangles and seal the edges with water.
Why It Works
  • The combination of urad dal, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala creates a delicious and flavorful filling.
  • Cooking the filling until it is fragrant allows the flavors to develop.
  • Cooling the filling slightly before filling the wonton wrappers helps to prevent the wonton wrappers from becoming soggy.
  • Frying the samosas until they are golden brown gives them a crispy texture.