Samosas are a popular Indian snack known for their crispy exterior and delicious, savory filling. Traditionally, samosas are deep-fried pastries filled with vegetables or meat. In this article, we will guide you through 10 simple steps to prepare scrumptious meat samosas that you can enjoy at home.

1. Gather ingredients:

To make meat samosas, you will need the following ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1/4 cup vegetable oil

– 1/2 cup water

– Salt to taste

– 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, or chicken)

– 1 large onion, finely chopped

– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

– 2 green chilies, finely chopped

– 1 teaspoon ground cumin

– 1 teaspoon garam masala

– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

– Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

– Oil for deep frying

2. Prepare the dough:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the vegetable oil and mix the dough until it resembles breadcrumbs. Slowly add water to the mixture while kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

3. Prepare the filling:

In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until they become translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and cook for another minute.

4. Brown the meat:

Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking up in pieces with a spatula as it cooks.

5. Add spices and cook:

Mix in cumin, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Cook for another few minutes until all the spices are incorporated well.

6. Finish the filling:

Stir in the chopped cilantro and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let the meat filling cool down completely.

7. Divide the dough:

Roll out the rested dough into a thin sheet and cut into circles (approximately 4 inches in diameter).

8. Fill and shape samosas:

Place a small portion of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold one-half of the dough over the filling to form a semicircle, then seal the edge by pinching or pressing with a fork.

9. Heat oil for frying:

In a deep heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil for deep frying to 350°F (175°C).

10. Fry samosas:

Carefully drop the samosas into the hot oil, frying them until golden brown on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the samosas from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

Serve your delicious meat samosas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tamarind chutney or mint-yogurt sauce. Enjoy!