Snack
Sambusa

Sambusa

Tanzania

65Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced minced meat, a Swahili-coast street and Ramadan favourite across Tanzania with roots in Indian and Arab trade.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Spring roll or samosa pastry sheets1 packet
Minced beef400 g
Onion1
Garlic and ginger1 tbsp
Green chilli1
Curry powder1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Fresh corianderhandful
Lemon1
Plain flour (for paste)2 tbsp
Vegetable oilfor frying
Saltto taste

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