Sambusa Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Sambusa is a popular savory pastry in many Middle Eastern and African countries. It is similar to a samosa and is filled with a delicious mixture of spiced ground meat or vegetables. The pastry is crispy and flaky, while the filling is flavorful and aromatic. Sambusa is often served as an appetizer or snack and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Non Vegdiet
1hr 10minstotal
25minsPrep
45minsCook
1hr 10m.total
25m.Prep
45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Sambusa Recipe

  • 1/2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/2 Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 125 gram Ground Meat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • As required Salt And Pepper, To Taste
  • 1/4 cup Frozen Peas
  • as needed Pastry Sheets
  • as needed Water, For Sealing
  • as per your need Oil, For Deep Frying

Directions: Sambusa Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.
  • STEP 2.Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
  • STEP 3.Stir in the spices, salt, and pepper.
  • STEP 4.Add the peas and cook for a few minutes.
  • STEP 5.Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  • STEP 6.Take a pastry sheet and place a spoonful of filling in the center.
  • STEP 7.Fold the pastry sheet into a triangle and seal the edges with water.
  • STEP 8.Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets and filling.
  • STEP 9.Deep fry the sambusas until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 10.Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking Tips

  • You can use store-bought pastry sheets or make your own.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the filling.
  • Serve sambusas with a tangy tamarind chutney or a spicy tomato sauce.

Storage and Serving

  • Sambusas are best served hot and fresh.
  • If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat the sambusas in the oven or toaster oven to regain their crispiness.
Nutrition
value
1131
calories per serving
81 g Fat96 g Protein6 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    81g
  • Protein
    96g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    96g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    81g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    105mg
  • Iron
    14mg
  • Vitamin A
    532mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    24mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    83mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    23mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    182mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    957mg
  • Selenium
    57mcg
  • Zinc
    22mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp