Keema Samosa Recipe - The Ultimate Indian appetizer

Keema Samosas-  a popular Indian snack that features a crispy pastry shell filled with a savory keema of ground lamb and aromatic spices

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 12 samosa wrappers
• Water (as needed)
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and coriander seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add minced ginger and garlic, and sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix everything together and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
• Add the ground lamb to the pan and mix well. Cook the meat until it is browned and fully cooked.
• Stir in chopped cilantro and remove the mixture from heat. Allow it to cool.
• Take a samosa wrapper and cut it in half lengthwise. Fold the cut edge over to form a cone shape and seal the edge with water.
• Fill the cone with the meat mixture and seal the top edge with water.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai on medium-high heat.
• Carefully drop the samosas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown.
• Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve the Keema Samosas hot with chutney or ketchup.

Enjoy your delicious Keema Samosas!

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