Shingara (Bengali Samosas)

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Step 2

   Add the fennel seeds and cook for a minute until they start to pop and release their aroma.
3. Step 3

   Add the diced onions and cook until they are softened and translucent.
4. Step 4

   Stir in the chopped garlic and scotch bonnet pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5

   Add the cumin, black pepper, ginger powder, paprika, curry powder, and seasoning cube. Mix well to coat the onions with the spices.
6. Step 6

   Add chopped potatoes with 1/4 cup water and slightly mash them.
7. Step 7

   Add green pepper and cover and allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and allow it cool off.
8. Step 8

   Mix your flour, cornflour, salt and black seed. Add in water and vegetable oil and knead for 10 minutes. Cover and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.
9. Step 9

   Divide dough into eight pieces and roll out. Add filling and shape into triangular shape.
10. Step 10

    Fry until golden brown and serve with sauce of choice.