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Spiced Meat Sambusas

Savory Spiced Meat Sambusas: A Delicious Snack Twist

These Spiced Meat Sambusas are crispy pastries filled with savory goodness, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 sambusas
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Lamb or lentils/veggies for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1 cup Peas optional
  • 1/4 cup Raisins optional
For Assembly
  • 1 package Spring Roll Wrappers
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • frying pan
  • Spatula
  • paper towels
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and a tablespoon each of cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 1 pound of ground beef or lamb, breaking it apart. Cook for approximately 7 minutes until browned.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of optional peas and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Cut spring roll wrappers into desired size and keep covered with a damp cloth.
  6. Take a spoonful of filling and place in the center of each wrapper. Fold to form a triangle and seal with water.
  7. Heat vegetable oil to 365°F (170°C) and fry sambusas for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove sambusas from oil and place on paper towels to drain. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sambusaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a healthier option, consider baking sambusas instead of frying.

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