Kenyan Samosa
Crispy triangular pastries filled with spiced minced meat. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
20 people
Ingredients
- •500g minced beef
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 onion, finely chopped
- •2 green chilies, minced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon cumin
- •1 teaspoon coriander powder
- •1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
- •Oil for deep frying
- •Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
For the dough: Mix flour with a pinch of salt and 2 tbsp oil. Add water gradually to form a stiff dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
For the filling: Sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and chilies.
- 3
Add minced beef, cumin, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until meat is browned and dry.
- 4
Stir in fresh coriander. Let cool completely.
- 5
Divide dough into small balls. Roll each into an oval, cut in half.
- 6
Form each half into a cone, fill with meat mixture, and seal edges with water.
- 7
Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Drain on paper towels and serve with tamarind chutney.
Chef Tips
- •The filling must be completely dry or the samosas will be soggy.
- •Seal edges well to prevent them from opening during frying.
- •Fry on medium heat for crispy results.
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