A wonderful Indian lady friend of mine from South Africa named Audrey Peters prepares the most delicious curried ground lamb samoosas you’ve ever tasted. Samoosas are a light pastry filled meats or vegetables and served with a room temperature chili sauce. Amongst friends, double dipping is allowed. Her recipe is below, but even better, she’ll fed ex them to you along with the chili sauce. Her number is (410) 945-2945.

Ingredients

• Marking of the Pur (the pastry)
• 3 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup oil (for spreading)
• 1-cup flour (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F

2. Mix flour, salt and water to make a stiff dough

3. Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each between the palm to form balls

4. Use 6 portions and roll out each portion into 4 inch disks

5. Stack 6 disks on each other and spread oil and sprinkle flour between the disks (remember not to cover bottom of the first disk and the top of the last disk)

6. Roll out the stacked disks into a large 12 inch disk

7. Place on round baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until the first layer starts to puff-up

8. Remove from oven and peal each disk as soon as possible (whilst still hot)

9. Fold in half and place between a damp dish cloth until ready to cut into strips

10. Repeat for remaining six portions.

11. Trim of sides and cut into 3 equal strips

(Optional - Fry or bake cut off end and use as chips for a dip)

Additional Information

Beef Filling
Vegetable Filling
Folding and Frying Samoosas