Samosas Recipe
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Samosas

By: Kimber 
"These stuffed savory pastries are a traditional Indian favorite. Lamb meat and spices are cooked together to create a mouthwatering filling for the easy to make dough. The recipe may seem complex, but it's actually fairly simple. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 samosas
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup water
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  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 pound ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix flour, salt and butter until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Pour in water, using more (up to approximately 1/4 cup) if necessary to make a smooth dough. Pat into a ball. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Return to the bowl, cover and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in onion, garlic, green chile peppers and ginger. Cook 5 minutes, or until onions are golden brown. Stir in turmeric, chili powder, ground lamb and salt. Cook until the lamb meat is evenly brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. Continue cooking 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Divide dough into 15 equal portions. Roll portions into balls, then flatten into 4 inch circles. Cut each circle in half. Dampen edges and form semicircles into cones. Fill cones with equal portions of the lamb meat mixture. Dampen top and bottom edges of cones, and pinch to seal.
  5. Carefully lower cones into preheated oil a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 105 | Total Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Tobanj   view full review
This recipe was delicious! Because I'm a vegetarian I replaced the lamb with a mixture of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by Wickster   view full review
Perfect Blend of spices!Great Recipe, but the dough is not right. I had to add a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SEIRRAC   view full review
This recipe is GREAT. Even though I don't typically choose to eat lamb, I liked this. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2005 by MANJU331   view full review
I used ground turkey instead of the lamb and it was excellent!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by DAQUIL   view full review
I was hoping to get the taste of the samosas that I had some years ago, but using this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by Lizzy   view full review
This is delicious. I've made it several times now for my guests and each time they get eaten...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Jonagold Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used another pastry I really liked and added potatoes and more spices, but this recipe is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by KIRKCOOK   view full review
Good recipe. I was not sure whether the recipe called for 1/4c water or 1/4 + up to 1/4, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by Sunkist   view full review
It does take a bit of work, and my stuffing wasn't quite as good as I hoped. But the dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by jerricaben   view full review
I was having my doubts about the dough mid way through making it. I ended up using more water...

 

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