SamosasThese stuffed savoury pastries are a traditional Indian favourite. Lamb meat and spices are cooked together to create a mouth-watering filling for the easy to make dough. The recipe may seem complex, but it’s actually fairly simple. This recipe will make about 30 Samosas.


2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green chili peppers, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, chopped
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
¾ pound ground lamb/beef/chicken
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
30 won-ton wrappers
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 egg, for egg wash


Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in onion, garlic, green chili peppers and ginger. Cook 5 minutes, or until onions are golden brown. Stir in turmeric, chili powder, ground meat and salt. Cook until the meat is evenly brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. Continue cooking 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Work with the won-ton wrappers one at a time, keeping the remaining ones under a damp dish-towel so they don’t dry out. Lay out the wrapper, and run some egg wash along 3 edges of the square wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, making a triangle, and press together one half of the triangle, but leaving the other side open, making a small pocket package. Fill the won-ton will a few tablespoons of the meat filling, then using more egg wash, seal the final edge of the triangle, pinching it together as tightly as possible.

Carefully lower triangles into your preheated (350-375 degrees F) oil a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a great mango chutney!