Chana Samosa

Quick Info

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 25 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

• Chickpeas ? Potato
• Wheat pastry ? Gluten-Free pastry

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas (kala chana or white), boiled
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 10-12 ready-made samosa pastry sheets
• Oil for deep frying
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare filling: heat oil, add cumin seeds, saut' onions and green chilies.
2. Add boiled chickpeas, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt; cook 5-7 mins.
3. Fill samosa sheets with chickpea mixture and seal edges carefully.
4. Heat oil and deep fry samosas until golden and crisp.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with chutney.

Tips & Variations

Use boiled chickpeas for soft filling | Seal samosas properly to avoid leakage | Fry on medium heat for even cooking | Adjust spice level to taste | Serve immediately for best crispness

You will love it

Chana Samosa is a beloved snack in Raipur, chhattisgarh. The crispy triangular pastry is filled with cooked black chickpeas (kala chana) or white chickpeas, seasoned with spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and green chilies. It is served hot with chutney or ketchup, making it a favorite evening snack or street food item.

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