Samose Ki Sabji

Ingredients

• Punjabi samosas 4
• Oil (1 tablespoon)
• Asafetida (A pinch)
• Dried red chilies broken 3  
• Cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
• Ginger finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
• Red tomatoes finely chopped (6-8 medium)
• Turmeric powder  (1/4 teaspoon)
• Kashmiri red chili powder  (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
• A fresh coriander sprig (for garnishing)

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add asafetida, dried red chilies and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant.

Step 2

Add ginger and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 6-8 minutes or till tomatoes become pulpy.

Step 3

Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add 3 cups of water and cook till the gravy comes to a boil.

Step 4

Break the samosas into big pieces, add to the gravy and mix lightly.

Step 5

Add coriander leaves, mix and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with a coriander sprig and serve hot.