Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Sambusa
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and ground turmeric. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spices become fragrant.
- Add your choice of ground beef, lamb, or chicken to the skillet. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes or until the meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
- Mix in optional ingredients like peas, raisins, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow this mixture to cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
- While the filling cools, set out your spring roll wrappers or samosa pastry sheets and cut them into squares or triangles.
- Take a spoonful of the cooled filling and place it in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper and moisten the edges with water to seal.
- In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 365°F (170°C). Fry sambusas for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried sambusas from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve them warm alongside your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
Fried sambusas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven to restore crispiness.
