Simple Classic Meat Samosas
A tasty and simple, Classic Meat Samosa recipe, perfect for your family, friends and guests to enjoy.
- 3 large Onions (chopped)
- 1.5 kg Minced Lamb
- 6 Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 3 cup boiled Peas
- 6 large Potatoes (boiled)
- 8 packs of ready rolled filo pastry
- 3 cup chopped Coriander (3 parts coriander and 1 parsley)
- 6 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 tsp Cumin
- 9 tsp Arabic spices
- 6 tsp Coriander powder
- 3 tsp Chilli powder
- 6 tsp Salt
- 9 Bay leaves
- 9 Curry leaves
- 2 large Cinnamon sticks (or 3 smaller ones)
- 9 tbsp Ghee
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Start by frying the onions in ghee and once golden, add the meat and all the spices. Fry together until the meat is well browned and aromatic. Also, ensure that there is no excess water.
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Add the chopped tomatoes to the filling the fry together for 3-4 minutes before adding the peas and fry for another 3 minutes before taking the mixture off the heat.
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Once the filling is taken off the heat, add the chopped herbs and mix to combine.
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Choose a clean surface, sprinkle plain flour and cut the filo dough into strips. Using a roller, roll out the dough and using a round bowl (size depends on your liking) cut the dough into circles. Scoop some mixture into the centre of each circle and bring the two edges together and seal by pressing the dough together.
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Using a fork, press down on the half circle edge of the samosas to make marks.
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Brush the top with egg yolk wash and place in the oven to bake on medium heat until golden. If you choose to fry them, you can skip this step and the egg yolk wash is not needed.
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If the dough starts to stick to the surface that you’re working on, or the roller, then sprinkle more flour before rolling the dough.
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Make mint chutney, or sprinkle dried mint on yogurt to enjoy alongside the samosas!
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