Ugandan Savory Pastries (samosas)

Ugandan savory pastries, also known as samosas, are a popular snack in Ugandan cuisine. These delicious pastries are filled with a flavorful mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and ground meat, then deep-fried to crispy perfection.

Non Vegetarian Snack Ugandan Savory Pastries Samosas Ugandan Cuisine
Ugandan Savory Pastries (samosas)

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 12 samosa wrappers or phyllo pastry sheets
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground meat. Cook until the meat is browned.
  3. Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add the mashed potatoes and green peas. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  5. Take a samosa wrapper or phyllo pastry sheet and place a spoonful of the filling at one end. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding until the end of the pastry. Seal the edge with a flour-water paste.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. Serve the Ugandan savory pastries hot with your favorite dipping sauce or 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
5g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Frying pan Deep pan for frying Knife Cutting board Spatula Bowls

Tools

Rolling pin (if using phyllo pastry sheets)

Serving suggestions

Samosas are best served hot and crispy, accompanied by a tangy tamarind or mint chutney.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can omit the ground meat and increase the amount of potatoes and peas in the filling.

Cost

$10