Step by step guide: Preparing beef samosas

Samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savoury filling, that includes ingredients such as meat, chicken, spiced potatoes, onions, and peas.

Depending on the region, samosas may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes.

In Kenya, most samosas are triangle in shape and mostly have minced meat filling, potatoes or mashed green grams(Ndengu) or other cereals can be added.

Ingredients:

• Samosa Patti
• Vegetable oil
• Onion - 1 large sliced thinly
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
• Black pepper
• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• beef (minced)
• Salt to taste
• Sugar - ½ tsp
• Coriander leaves a handful of finely chopped
• Oil for deep frying
• All-purpose flour
• Water - as needed to make a paste

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-boil your beef(minced meat)

Step 2

Using a pan, over medium heat, heat a little oil then add your beef and saute while adding onions, garlic, ginger, black pepper, salt, turmeric, chilli, garam masala, and coriander. Set aside.

Step 3

Take a sheet of samosa Patti, lay it in front of you, spoon some beef filling in and fold it like a samosa.

Once you fold it to the end, apply the paste made with flour and water and fold it to stick it.

Step 4

Heat some oil for deep frying, drop in the samosa and fry till golden.

Step 5

Drain and set aside.

Enjoy with a hot beverage or preferred choice of cold drink