Chana Dal Samosas
Chana dal samosas are a popular Pakistani & Indian vegetarian / vegan snack. Perfect for tea time with green chutney or raita on the side.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup chana dal or split bengal gram
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion chopped
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 4 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
- 2 green chilies chopped
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 - 3 tablespoons flour
- Water as required
- Samosa wrappers / patti
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Stovetop Instructions:Soak the chana daal in water for about 6-7 hours. Drain the soaking liquid, and place in a pot with 1 - 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil and let dal cook for about 15 - 20 minutes till soft. Drain out all the water, and cool completely.
- Pressure Cook Instructions: Soak the chana dal for about 30 minutes. Pressure cook with ½ - 1 cup water for 15 - 18 minutes with a quick release. Drain out all the water, and cool it completely.
- Heat oil in a pan and once it’s hot, add the cumin seeds and let them cook for about 30 seconds till they splutter. Add onion and cook till it changes color.
- Add the cooked chana daal and cook for a few minutes till the water dries out.
- Add spices (salt, red chili powder, turmeric), followed by coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Sprinkle with garam masala in the end.
- Take flour in a small bowl and add water to make a paste. This paste will be used to seal the samosas.
- Take a samosa wrapper (samosa pattand put about 2 teaspoons of the chana daal filling. Fold into a samosa shape.
- Heat oil, and fry till the samosas are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Note: The un-fried samosas can be frozen and kept in the freezer for about 2 months, and fried as needed.