How to Make Meat Samosa

Samosas are a commonly eaten savory snack in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The filling usually consists of spiced potatoes, onion, peas, coriander, lentils, and cauliflower, but sometimes includes minced meat or fish. Creating this delicious finger food is easy to do in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced meat (lamb, beef, chicken)
  • 4 tbsp oil, for frying the meat
  • 1 tsp salt, or according to taste
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium beaten egg, for sealing samosa pastry
  • 1 packet samosa pads or filo pastry
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 125 g frozen peas
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Making the Filling

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    Heat the oil. In a large frying pan, heat the 4 tablespoon (59.1 ml) of oil.
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    Fry the onions. Over a medium heat, stir fry the onions for about 1 minute. Now add the spices and chilis and fry until onions are golden brown.
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    Add the meat. Now add the minced meat and fry it until it is browned. Stir for a few more minutes and add peas.
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    Cook the meat. Cover and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes until the meat is cooked (tender). Add oil if the pan seems to be too dry and make sure you stir it occasionally. Add salt if necessary.
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    Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool .
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Method 2
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Making Samosa Cones

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    Preparing the cone. Take a sheet of the ready made samosa pad or 2 sheets of Filo pastry and make a triangle cone by folding the edges around themselves and sealing the edges with the beaten egg using a pastry brush. Make sure to leave one side open to add the filling.
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    Fill it with meat mixture. Now fill the samosa cone with minced meat. Lift and pinch the corners together and continue along the seam towards the corner. View the video to see how this is done.
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    Cover the finished samosas with a moist cloth as you continue to make more.
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    Deep fry the samosa gently until it they are golden in colour on each of their sides. Do not fry them fast as it may make them stiff .
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    Serve hot with a ketchup and enjoy with your family and friends.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can this be pre-made and frozen?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as you wait for it to cool before freezing and then once defrosted do not freeze again. Do not keep it too long, as it might spoil.
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Things You'll Need

  • 1 frying pan or wok
  • 1 wooden or metal spoon
  • 1 dessert or tablespoon
  • 1 clean surface

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References

  1. Mamta's Kitchen

About This Article

Jessica Gibson
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Jessica Gibson
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Jessica Gibson is a Writer and Editor who's been with wikiHow since 2014. After completing a year of art studies at the Emily Carr University in Vancouver, she graduated from Columbia College with a BA in History. Jessica also completed an MA in History from The University of Oregon in 2013. This article has been viewed 395,866 times.
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Article SummaryX

To make meat samosas, start by heating oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the onions. Add a combination of minced lamb, beef, and chicken to the pan until it’s fully browned. After that, mix peas in and cook the mixture over low heat for 20 minutes. Once it is completely cooked and has cooled, pour the meat mixture into a cone made of filo dough and pinch the edges to seal it. Then, deep fry the samosas until they are golden brown. To learn what spices to add to the meat and how to serve the samosas, read the rest of the article below!

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