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    Should the potatoes be boiled before adding?
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    Yes, they should be boiled before they're added to the mixture.
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    Does the samosa have to be a triangle?
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    It doesn't have to be, but this shape utilizes the half circle of dough in the most efficient way. It also allows the samosa to fry more evenly. Lastly, the triangle shape is the traditional shape.
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    How do I fold the pastry for the samosas?
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    You make it into a circle, then make a little slit from the edge to the center. Then fold it into a cone shape and fill. Fold over the opening and then cook/bake/fry.
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    Which type of flour is the best to use?
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    The traditional recipe calls for white flour – not whole-wheat, spelt or buckwheat flour. That's because white flour yields a soft, pliable dough that results in flaky samosas.
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    What if I want to make chicken samosa?
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    Making the filling and simply replace the beef with chicken.
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    Can I use carrots and cabbage in my samosa?
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    You can use whatever ingredients you would like in your samosa.
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    What do I use if I do not have ghee?
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    You can use olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • Question
    What are tumeric, garam masala and coriander?
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    Tumeric and coriander are spices. Garam masala is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander and other spices.
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    Can I use self rising flour?
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    No, you should only use all-purpose flour.
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    What to do if an excess amount of ghee or oil is added to the dough?
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    Add more flour and salt proportioned to the ratio of flour, salt, and ghee or oil mixture.
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    What if I did not get the cumin seed?
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    You can make them without, it won't greatly affect the taste.
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    Can I use a nonstick pan for my samosa?
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    Yes! Any pan is fine for frying samosas, but make sure the pan is over 6 cm deep, otherwise it will take time to cook. If you want, you could deep fry the samosas.
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    Can I put egg in samosas?
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    Yes, it will make your samosas delicious.
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    Can samosas be baked?
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    Yes, but the taste will be different.
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    Will the samosa wrap be as crispy as the market samosas?
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    Yes! After frying, your samosas will have a very crispy outside.
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    Can I use only garlic and ginger for the filling?
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    Yes, you can use whatever fillings you would like to use.
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    Can I use chicken?
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    Yes, you can.
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    Where can I get tumeric and other spices?
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    I would try your local grocery store first, then specialty food stores and health food stores.
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    Where can I get the spices for samosa?
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    An Indian store, a Chinese store or most grocery stores should have what you need.
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    Can I use mince instead of beef or chicken?
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    Yes. You can fill them with whatever you'd like.
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    Don't I need baking powder for the dough?
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    No.
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    What is turmeric? We don't have it in Ghana.
    Community Answer
    It's a yellow spice, used for flavoring and coloring. It also has healing properties.
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    How do I make my own garam masala?
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    This article can assist you in making garam masala .
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    Is "all-purpose flour" just normal baking flour?
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    Yes, "all-purpose flour" is pretty much the classic go-to flour. The package will say "all-purpose" on the front, but make sure it doesn't say anything else like "self-rising."
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    What should I do to keep them crisp for a longer period?
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    Add some rice flour along with white flour. It makes your samosa crispier over time.
  • Question
    Can I use something other than coriander to make samosas?
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    Use of coriander is optional. if you want to change a taste you can use plain parsley instead.
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    What goes well with samosas?
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    Serve them with tea.
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    How do I get Tumeric, Galam Masala and Coriander when I get to the market?
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    You should you to an Indian store, but if there are none in the area, you could go to another type of asian market, or ask at your local grocery store.
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    Can I use cabbage in making samosas?
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    Yes. That's a good filling.
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    What are cumin seeds?
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    Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family.
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