How to Cook Sambusa (Tanzanian Crispy Samosas) | Easy Recipe 🥟

Sambusa, also known as samosa, is a popular East African and South Asian snack made with a crispy, golden-brown pastry filled with spiced meat, vegetables, or lentils. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to make delicious homemade sambusas!

Sambusa, also known as samosa, is a popular East African and South Asian snack made with a crispy, golden-brown pastry filled with spiced meat, vegetables, or lentils. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to make delicious homemade sambusas!

---

📌 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup water (adjust as needed)

For the Filling:

• 250g ground beef or chicken (or use lentils for a vegetarian option)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil for frying

---

📽️ Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and oil.
• Gradually add water and knead until smooth.
• Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

• Heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, and ginger.
• Add ground meat, stir until browned.
• Add spices (turmeric, garam masala, black pepper, salt).
• Cook for 10 minutes, then mix in chopped coriander.
• Let it cool.

3️⃣ Shape & Fill the Sambusas

• Divide dough into small balls, roll into thin circles.
• Cut into halves, form a cone, and fill with the prepared mixture.
• Seal edges with a flour-water paste.

4️⃣ Fry the Sambusas

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Fry sambusas until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain on paper towels.

---

🍽️ Serve & Enjoy!

Pair your crispy sambusas with chutney, tomato sauce, or a cup of chai ☕. Perfect for snacks, Ramadan iftar, or a special gathering!

💬 Did you try this recipe? Comment below and let us know how it turned out!

see also these recipes