Samosas Recipe 🥟
Description: These samosas take a bit of time to prepare, but the end result is so worth it! They are not difficult to make, however.
- Cook Time: 4 minutes (per batch)
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 4 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 20-25 samosas
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | Ground beef |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| – | Lemon juice |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1/2 tsp | Garam masala |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh mint leaves |
| 2 tsp | Cumin |
| 1 cup | Pine nuts |
| – | Wonton wrappers |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a fairly large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onions for about 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper to taste, and brown it.
- Drain off excess grease.
- Pour in lemon juice, water, garam masala, mint leaves, and cumin.
- Stir to combine and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add pine nuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and allow the mixture to slightly cool.
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Assemble the Samosas:
- Fill each wonton wrapper with a spoonful of the meat mixture.
- Moisten the edges with water and seal them together, forming triangular pockets.
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Cook the Samosas:
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the samosas in the hot oil and brown them, turning frequently until golden, for about 4 minutes in total.
- Once golden, remove the samosas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Optional: Freezing Instructions:
- Samosas can be frozen either before or after deep frying.
- If freezing before frying, thaw them and then deep fry as instructed above.
- If freezing after frying, thaw them and reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through, approximately 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 137.3
- Fat: 10.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30.8mg
- Sodium: 31mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
Tags:
Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, Indian, Very Low Carbs, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Deep Fried, < 4 Hours
These homemade samosas are a delightful blend of savory flavors and crispy textures, perfect for serving as appetizers, snacks, or even as part of a meal. Enjoy the aromatic spices and hearty filling wrapped in golden, crispy pastry—each bite is sure to be a delicious adventure!
