Meat Samosa’s

One of my newer favorite treats are Samosa's. I was only introduced to them during this past year but find myself craving them! For awhile I was going the convenient route and purchasing a frozen brand at the grocery, which I thought was awesome. But now that I've made my own at home, I find those are "just ok". :) I have apparently spoiled myself lol. Check out the recipe below and how easy it is to make them yourself! Time consuming.. but doable :)


 
Meat Samosa's

Serves: 4

• 17 ½ oz minced lamb /chicken (1 lb +)
  
• 4 TB Oil , for frying the lamb/chicken (as needed)
  
• 1 tsp salt , or according to taste
  
• 2 tsp garlic paste
  
• 2 tsp ginger paste
  
• 1 tsp chili powder
  
• 2 tsp ground coriander
  
• 2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 2 tsp garam masala powder
  
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
  
• 1 ½ medium onions , peeled and finely chopped
  
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves , chopped
  
• Flour and water mixture , for sealing samosa pastry
  
• 1 packet samosa pads or filo pastry
  
• 2 tomatoes , chopped- ¾ large can diced tomatoes (if carefree use entire thing!)
  

Step 1: Fry the Onions

Heat the 4 TB of oil in a large frying pan. Put the onion in and stir fry gently for 1 minute over a medium heat. Add garlic and ginger paste when onions are getting done.

 

Step 2: Add Spices and Meat

Add the spices and salt and simmer for a minute, then add tomatoes. Stir. Then add the meat.

The spices and tomatoes have just been added here.

Now I've added the ground meat to the mixture.

*If you're observant you'll notice I had to transfer to a larger pan! Lol..

 
Step 3: Cover and Cook

Stir, cover and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes until the meat is cooked. Make sure it is all chopped up finely. Taste mixture to make sure all is well.

Step 4: Make the Samosa Cone. Fill.

Check out the link below to a YouTube video on how to fold the Samosa's. I watched it over and over until I got the folding down. And I still didn't do them all exactly the same! :)
(The music in the background is pretty catchy too!)
 

"How to Fold Samosa's in 30 Seconds"

All my little Samosa's! Don't worry.. it took me forever to fold them all too!

 
Step 5: Deep fat fry or bake. I bake mine for appx. 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a convection oven (if they are frozen) May need less time if baking immediately after making fresh. Turning over half way through to brown both sides. Serve warm!

Finished Samosa's. I bake mine because I am health minded. I like them better this way. My family's consensus: baking was better than deep fat frying.

 
Notes

*You may freeze the prepared Samosa's for later use. Lay separated until frozen so they won't freeze in a clump.



When my friends heard I was making Samosa's they all wanted in on the meal. I'm sure you'll be the most popular person on the block too once word gets out! Good luck!! :) 


Recipe source: A combination of a few recipes from the web. Unknown at this point. Will cite if I locate them.