By: Mushtaq Yonis

Sambusa is a fried snack that is eaten across the world. From India to Somalia you can find different versions of this delicious snack depending on the country. Sambusa is typically a stuffed triangular pastry that’s especially popular during Ramadan.

You can fill the sambusa however you like but I’m showing you one of the ways I like to make sambusas.

Making sambusas for a large number of people is quite time consuming so make sure you have these ingredients ready.

For the filing:

• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 onion
• 1 green onion
• 1 green chili

Spices:

• 2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

You would also need a paste to hold the shape of the sambusa and for the filling to not fall out.

Paste:

• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup water

For the wrapper:
You can use tortillas if you’re in a rush or you can buy sambusa wrappers.

But if you would like to make your own, you need:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon of oil
• 1 cup of water
• Salt

Now that you have your ingredients, it’s time to assemble your sambusa!

1. Cook the meat on medium heat with oil
2. Add the onions and the green chilis
3. Add spices
4. Set the filling ingredients aside

5. Mix the paste ingredients
6. Take one sambusa wrapper and fold it into a cone and seal it with the paste (make sure to leave 1 side open)
7. Fill the cone with the filling
8. Seal the rest of the sambusa with the paste

5. Add oil to your pan and fry the sambusas until a golden brown color
6. Take the sambusa and set it down on a paper towel or plate
7. Repeat the process!

And that is how you make Sambusas.
It’s best when it’s warm so make sure you eat it before it turns cold!