Aaloo Samosa and Aaloo Paratha

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 cups Plain flour

• 1 tsp. ajwain (carom seeds)

• 1tsp. salt

• 1 cup Ghee

• 1+1/4 cup water

• 1 kg potatoes (boiled and peeled)

• 1/4 cup oil

• 1 cup onions (chopped)

• 2 tbsp. green chillies

• 2 tbsp. achari masala

• 1/4 cup mint leaves

PREPARATION :

Dough Making :

• Take plain flour in a bowl and mix in ajwain and salt add ghee , make crumbles and add water to form an intact dough.

• Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.

Aaloo Filling :

• Take oil in a pan and saute onions for 5 minutes, add green chillies, achari masala and mint leaves.

• Mash boiled and peeled potatoes in a separate bowl and mix into spice mixture.

•Aaloo filling is ready.

1. SAMOSA PREPARATION :

• Cut the rested dough into two equal halves to be used in samosa and paratha.

• Cut samosa dough into eight equal portions, roll each portion flat and cut approx. 6 inch circle.

• Cut the circle into two equal halves.

• Make a cone combining two pointed ends, seal the edges using flour glue, overlapping one over the other.

• Stuff the cone with aaloo filling and seal the bottom.

• Fry over medium-high flame until golden brown.

2. PARATHA PREPARATION :

• Make 8-10 portions of the dough and roll wide enough to accommodate a spoonful of  aaloo filling.

• After filling in bring all the edges together and twist combine to seal completely.

• Roll flat into parathas.

• Cook parathas over medium flame until golden spots appear.

Serve hot with your favourite chutneys and sauces.

ENJOY !!!