Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tsp

Salt

pastry

8 unit

Plain Flour

pastry

2 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

pastry

6 tbsp

Warm Water

pastry

1 unit

Onion

Chopped

2 unit

Garlic

Minced

1 tbsp

Garam Masala

blend Of Indian Spices

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Ground Turmeric

1 tsp

Curry Powder

1 tsp

Ground Coriander

1 tsp

Ground Ginger

1 unit

Ground Lamb

Ground/Minced

0.5 unit

Lemon Juice

Juiced

32 unit

Vegetable Oil

For Frying

Step 1
~2 min

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat a frying pan over medium heat.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 3
~2 min

Sauté the onions and garlic in the pan until softened.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the garam masala, ground cumin, ground turmeric, curry powder, ground coriander, and ground ginger to the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Blend the spices well with the onions and garlic.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the ground lamb to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir in the lemon juice.

Step 9
~2 min

Set the lamb filling aside to cool completely.

Step 10
~2 min

In a mixing bowl, combine the salt and flour for the pastry.

Step 11
~2 min

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.

Step 12
~2 min

Pour the vegetable oil and warm water into the well.

Step 13
~2 min

Mix the ingredients together to form a dough.

Step 14
~2 min

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 15
~2 min

Knead the dough for several minutes until smooth.

Step 16
~2 min

Transfer the dough to a bowl.

Step 17
~2 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to rest the dough.

Step 18
~2 min

Take a fist-sized ball of dough and roll it out into a thin circle.

Step 19
~2 min

Use a bowl to cut a uniform circle from the dough.

Step 20
~2 min

Continue to roll out the dough circle into an oval shape.

Step 21
~2 min

Cut the oval in half lengthwise to form two roughly equal pieces.

Step 22
~2 min

Moisten the straight edges of each dough piece with water.

Step 23
~2 min

Loosely roll each piece of dough into a cone shape, using water to seal the edges.

Step 24
~2 min

Fill each cone with the cooled lamb mixture, leaving some space at the top for folding.

Key Technique: Folding
Step 25
~2 min

Fold the shorter edge of the dough over the top of the lamb mixture.

Step 26
~2 min

Wet the larger edge of the dough on the inside with water.

Step 27
~2 min

Fold the larger edge onto the already folded edge, sealing the samosa.

Step 28
~2 min

Seal the corners tightly to prevent leakage during frying.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 29
~2 min

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 30
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed deep pan over medium heat.

Step 31
~2 min

Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the hot oil. If it bubbles, the oil is ready.

Step 32
~2 min

Carefully drop about 3 samosas into the hot oil.

Step 33
~2 min

Fry the samosas until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 34
~2 min

Remove the fried samosas from the oil using a slotted spoon.

Step 35
~2 min

Place the cooked samosas on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 36
~2 min

Repeat with the remaining samosas.

Step 37
~2 min

Serve the samosas warm or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the oil is hot enough to prevent soggy samosas.

Don't overcrowd the pan when frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pastry and filling can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as an appetizer.

Serve with a side of mint chutney.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Cucumber Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South Africa

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Game Day

Popularity Score

75/100

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