SAMOSA A SAVOURY SNACK
I sincerely hope you would share the same passion as me!Samosa is a popular savoury snack. Known for its triangular shape.
A perfect balance of crispiness on the outside, with warm and delicious filling inside.
Filled with meat or vegetables; in actual fact just about anything your heart desires.
They are generally fried. However, if you prefer, sprinkle with some oil and bake in an oven.
Ingredients
- 1kg Beef Mince
- 30gm Ginger Puree
- 20gm Garlic Puree
- 40gm Ground Mixed Spices
- 15gm Salt
- 1 Lemon Juice (30ml)
- 3 Small Potatoes
- 2 Shallots (140gm)
- 3 Fresh Green Chillies
- Handful Fresh Coriander
- 50 Rectangle Samosa Pastry
- Oil
Step No 1
Add a dash of oil to a hot pan followed by beef mince, lemon juice, ginger and garlic puree.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle in ground mixed spices and season with some salt. Cook for another 6 to 10 minutes to ensure all of the liquid has evaporated.
Take off the heat and set aside.
Step No 2
Peel and boil the potatoes.
Then mash to a smooth texture.
Step No 3
Transfer them to the meat.
Mix the mash and meat together until evenly distributed.
Step No 4
For extra flavour add in chopped fresh chillies, chopped shallots and chopped fresh coriander.
Step No 5
Mix well until all the ingredients are combined together.
Step No 6
Make a flour paste using:
- 3 Tablespoon Plain Flour
- 6-7 Tablespoon Still Water
Step No 7
In a bowl add the flour and water, then mix together until well combined.
Stir to a thick, smooth and batter-like paste, with no lumps.
Step No 8
To find out more on how to fold a samosa pastry watch my video on:
“How To Fold A Samosa Pastry”
Step No 9
Using a rectangle pastry sheet fold into a triangle shape and spread flour paste liberally where necessary.
Fill the pocket with a spoonful of the meat mixture.
Press the pastry together to seal the pocket securely.
Step No 10
And you have a perfect triangle!
Step No 11
Repeat the process with the remaining of the sheets.
Step No 12
Fry the samosas on a medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Alternatively mist each triangle with some oil.
Then bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/Fan.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.