Sambousek Bil Laham (qatari Spiced Lamb Samosas With Mint Chutney)
Sambousek Bil Laham is a popular Qatari appetizer that features spiced lamb filling wrapped in crispy pastry, served with refreshing mint chutney.
Ingredients
- 500g minced lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 sheets of store-bought samosa pastry
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a pan, cook the minced lamb, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the lamb is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the lamb mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Take one sheet of samosa pastry and place a spoonful of the lamb mixture in the center. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then seal the edges with a little water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the sambousek bil laham hot with mint chutney.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Frying pan Deep pan Paper towels
Tools
Spatula Spoon
Serving suggestions
Sambousek Bil Laham is best served as an appetizer for gatherings or as a snack with afternoon tea.
Tips & tricks
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free samosa pastry or make your own gluten-free pastry.
Cost
$15