Lamb Filling for East Indian Samosas Recipe

Name: Lamb Filling for East Indian Samosas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon saffron; 3 tablespoons hot water; ¼ cup safflower oil or ¼ cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh gingerroot; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 dash red pepper; 1 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

1
Soak saffron in water.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet.
3
Stir in ginger, garlic and onion.
4
Fry until onions are golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Sprinkle in salt.
6
Add the lamb, the red pepper and garam masala and the saffron soaked in water.
7
Cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
8
Reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes more, stirring once or twice.
9
When the lamb mixture has lost most of its moisture and becomes an almost solid cake in the pan, remove from heat.
10
Cool before using.

538

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon saffron, 3 tablespoons hot water, ¼ cup safflower oil or ¼ cup canola oil, 1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Lamb Filling for East Indian Samosas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Filling for East Indian Samosas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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