Description
Potli means a pouch in hindi. A different shape is given to the filling snacks like samosa.| Ingredients-1 | |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | Frozen peas |
| ¼ cup | Paneer |
| 1 no | Small onion |
| ¼ tsp | Chilli powder |
| pinch | Turmeric powder |
| Salt to taste | |
| Oil | |
| ¼ tsp | Jeera |
| ½ tsp | Garam masala |
| Ingredients-2 | |
|---|---|
| 2 cup | Maida |
| ¼ tsp | Ajwain |
| Salt to taste | |
| 1 T | Oil for kneading |
| Water | |
| Oil for deep frying |
Instructions
To make the filling:
Heat a pan with oil ,add jeera to crackle add onions fry till golden brown to this add turmeric, chilli powder mix, add matar/peas stir for a minute lastly add paneer followed by garam masala and salt. keep it aside.
For the potli:
Make a smooth dough with flour, ajwain, salt ,oil and water and rest for 10 to 15 min.
How to proceed:
Save little dough to make strings. Divide equal medium size balls ,roll each ball into a large slightly thick sheet , place 1 or 1/2 tsp of the filling in the centre and bring the edges to make a 'pouch". Tie firmly with a piece of the dough string to ensure that it doesnt open while frying. In this way make all the potlis and deep fry in a medium heat so that the inner covering is cooked well.
Notes
Any type of filling can be made with potatoes or chicken ,the thing to remember is the filling should be dry and not soggy.
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