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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Minced Meat 250 grams Minced Meat , chicken or mutton
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , for deep frying
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
salt Salt , to taste
Samosa Wrapper 10 Samosa Wrapper

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.