Vegetarian Chinese Samosa Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chinese Samosa recipe, first prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: We will make the filling and the dough first and then proceed to bake the chinese veg samosa

Step 3: To begin making the dough for the samosa crust, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large mixing bowl

Step 4: Rub the ghee into the flour till you see coarse crumbs

Step 5: Add a little water at a time and knead to make a firm and yet smooth dough

Step 6: Cover the dough and keep it aside to rest while we prepare the chinese filling

Step 7: For the stuffing, heat oil in a wok or a heavy bottomed pan

Step 8: Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies and spring onions and stir fry for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through

Step 9: Add the carrots, beans, capsicum and cabbage and stir fry on high heat until it is cooked through

Step 10: The vegetables will be cooked yet firm

Step 11: Once done, add the cooked noodles, that are roughly chopped, the chili sauce, salt and pepper

Step 12: Stir together until the filling combined with all the ingredients

Step 13: Check the taste and adjust the salt and chili

Step 14: Turn off the heat and keep the filling aside to cool

Step 15: Preheat the oven to 170 C and grease a baking sheet with oil

Step 16: Divide the samosa dough into 12 equal portions

Step 17: Dust it in a little flour and roll into a small square

Step 18: Place a small portion of the chinese filling into the rolled out dough

Step 19: At this stage you can fold it like a wonton by bringing the edges together

Step 20: Seal the edges by pinching it well, so it gives a shape and stands out

Step 21: Proceed the same way to make the similar chinese veg samosas

Step 22: Brush each of the samoas with oil or ghee on the top and arrange it on the baking tray to bake

Step 23: Place the chinese veg samosas into the oven and make for about 20 to 25 minutes until it is crisp and golden brown from all sides

Step 24: The baking times will differ from oven to oven, so to check at the 15 minute mark to see if its done or needs to be baked more

Step 25: Once done, remove the Veg Chinese Samosas from the oven and serve

Step 26: Serve the Veg Chinese Samosa along with a Schezwan sauce as an appetizer or a evening tea time snack for parties