Soya Samosa

Protein-rich • Delicious • Easy to prepare

Soya Samosa

Preparation

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 2-3 People

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Energy: 250-300 kcal

Protein: 10g

Carbohydrates: 35g

Fat: 8g

Fibre: 5g

For the Dough

Ingredients - Quantity

  • All-Purpose Flour (Maida) - 1 cup
  • Salt - ½ tsp
  • Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - ½ tsp
  • Oil (for dough) - 2 tbsp
  • Water - As needed

For the Filling

Ingredients - Quantity

  • Soya Granules - ½ cup
  • Potato (boiled & mashed) - 1 medium
  • Onion (chopped) - 1 small
  • Garlic (minced) - 1 tsp
  • Ginger (grated) - ½ tsp
  • Green Chili (chopped) - 1 small
  • Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
  • Garam Masala - ½ tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - ½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
  • Coriander Powder - ½ tsp
  • Salt - To taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp
  • Oil (for cooking) - 1 tbsp

For Frying

Ingredients - Quantity

  • Oil (as needed)

Cooking Instruction

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and carom seeds. Add 2 tbsp oil and rub it into the flour until crumbly. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Boil soya granules in water for 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chili. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
  4. Add boiled soya granules, mashed potato, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped coriander leaves. Let the filling cool.
  6. Roll out small circles from the dough and cut them in half. Fold each half into a cone shape, sealing the edges with water. Fill the cone with soya mixture and seal the top properly.
  7. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain excess oil and serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce. Enjoy these crispy, protein-packed soya samosas!