Qeema Samosa

Qeema Samosa

Qeema Samosa

Crispy pastry filled with spiced minced meat, usually made with lamb or beef, and fried to perfection.

Cuisines

Hyderabadi

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams minced meat (qeema)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt to taste
10 samosa wrappers
oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the minced meat (qeema) and cook until it changes color.
  5. 5 Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6 Cook the qeema on medium heat until it is fully cooked and the oil starts to separate.
  7. 7 Add garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix well and remove from heat.
  8. 8 Let the qeema mixture cool slightly, then add lemon juice and mix.
  9. 9 Take a samosa wrapper and place a spoonful of the qeema mixture at one end.
  10. 10 Fold the wrapper into a triangle, sealing the edges with a little water.
  11. 11 Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  12. 12 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  13. 13 Fry the samosas in batches until they are golden brown and crispy.
  14. 14 Remove and drain on paper towels.

Tips

Ensure the qeema mixture is dry before filling the samosas to prevent them from becoming soggy.