Singara

Outer Layer / Pocket:

You need:

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• A pinch of bicarbonate of soda
• Salt to taste
• 4 Tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Mix all of these ingredients to form a soft  dough.

Filling:

You can use either a potato, mince or any other curry you fancy. I used a potato curry.

You need:

• 1 big potato
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 tomato
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 or 2 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp arnture (dry mango powder)
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• Fresh dhania leaves
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Boil the peeled potatoes and mash them
• Fry onions until they are golden in colour
• Add the tomato and grated carrot to the onions
• When soft, add the mashed potatoes and remaining ingredients
• Mix thoroughly and allow to cool

The Singara

• Form pockets with the outer layer that you made. (Look at the step-by-step photos if you are confused)
• Fill the pockets and deep fry
• This is best enjoyed served hot with tomato sauce or tamarind sauce.