Snack
Sambusa

Sambusa

Ethiopia

55Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Crisp fried triangular pastries filled with spiced lentils or minced meat, a popular street snack in Ethiopia's Muslim communities and during Ramadan.

Equipment
  • Pan
  • Bowl
  • Pot for frying
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Sambusa wrappers (or spring roll pastry)20 sheets
Red lentils1 cup
Onion, finely chopped1
Garlic, minced2 cloves
Green chilli, chopped1
Berbere or cumin1 tsp
Oil (for filling and frying)for frying
Flour and water paste (to seal)2 tbsp
Saltto taste

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