Ground Beef Samosas with Spiced Potatoes
Ingredients
- For the Samosa Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- ½ cup water, as needed
- For the Beef and Potato Filling
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- For Frying
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough : Combine flour and salt, rub in oil until crumbly, then add water gradually to form a firm dough. Cover and rest.
- Prepare the Filling : Heat oil, sauté cumin seeds, onion, garlic, and ginger. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in spices, potatoes, salt, and cilantro. Cook briefly and cool.
- Shape the Samosas : Divide dough, roll into circles, cut in half, form cones, fill, and seal edges.
- Fry the Samosas : Deep fry over medium heat until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.