Samosa is a savory snack commonly consumed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Stuffed samosas usually consist of potatoes, onions, peas, cilantro, lentils, cauliflower, and sometimes seasoned meat or fish (though vegetable samosas are most commonly consumed in India), or even fresh Indian cheese. Meanwhile, in this recipe, the filling that will be used is minced meat.
Ingredients
- 500 grams of minced meat (can be beef, chicken, or goat)
- 4 tablespoons oil for frying the meat
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder (see guide on how to make garam masala)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 medium onion, peeled then finely chopped
- 1 small bunch of fresh coriander leaves then chopped
- 1 beaten egg to cover the samosa shell
- 1 package of samosa skin or filo pastry
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 125 grams of frozen peas
Step
Method 1 of 2: Making the Samosa Stuffing
Step 1. Heat the oil
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet.
Step 2. Saute the onions
Saute the onions over medium heat for about 1 minute. Next, add the spices and chilies, then continue to sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
Step 3. Add the meat
Now, put the minced meat in the pan and sauté it until it is brown. Saute the meat for a few more minutes, then add the peas.
Step 4. Cook the meat until done
Cover the pan and use a low heat to cook the meat until it is tender (tender) for 20 minutes. Add oil to the pan if it seems dry, and make sure to stir occasionally. Add salt if necessary.
Step 5. Turn off the stove and let the stir-fried meat cool
Method 2 of 2: Folding the Samosa Skin
Step 1. Create a cone shape
Take a ready-made samosa crust or two filo pastry sheets, then shape it into a cone by folding the two edges together. Use a cooking brush to rub the beaten egg on both edges of the samosa shell until they stick together. Make sure one side of the cone is still open to insert the meat filling.
Step 2. Fill in the meat stir fry
Now, fill the stir-fried meat into the cone you have made. Lift and bring the corners of the samosa skin together until all the edges are tightly covered. Watch the video to find out how.
Step 3. Cover the stuffed samosas with a damp cloth while you continue to make them
Step 4. Use plenty of oil to fry the samosas (deep fry) slowly
Fry the samosas until they turn golden on both sides, but don't fry them too fast as this can harden them.