Crispy Golden Sambusa – Traditional Spiced Pastry Pockets
Sambusa is a crispy stuffed pastry filled with spiced ingredients.It is popular as a snack or appetizer.The filling can be meat or vegetables.It is usually deep fried until golden.The pastry is crunchy and flavorful.Sambusa is loved around the world.
Ingredients
For Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Water as needed
For Filling
- 300 g ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Make Dough
- Mix flour and salt Add oil and water Knead into soft dough Rest 20 minutes.
Prepare Filling
- Heat oil in a pan Cook onions and garlic Add ground meat Add spices Cook until done Cool filling.
Shape Sambusa
- Roll dough thin Cut into circles Fold into cones Fill with mixture Seal edges.
Fry
- Heat oil Fry until golden Drain on paper.
Notes
- Thin dough becomes crispier.
- Do not overfill.
- Seal edges tightly.
- Medium heat frying works best.
- Cool filling before stuffing.
- Use fresh spices.
- Serve hot.
- Store dough covered.