Samsa, the national bread of Uzbek cuisine\Vegetable cutlet in the oven from my own recipe book

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans provide protein at a lower cost.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and widely available, while pork can be a budget-friendly option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients like eggs, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg alternative.

Mix 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of milk, and 1 egg until smooth to prepare the dough.

Let the dough rest while preparing the filling.

Finely chop 600 grams of meat, 2 medium potatoes, 1 onion, and 2 medium carrots.

Add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the chopped mixture.

Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of oil and combine everything well.

Roll out the dough and cut it into circles.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.

Brush the tops with oil and place them on a baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 140-130 degrees Celsius.

Bake the somsa until the meat and potatoes are cooked through.

Check the doneness by ensuring the filling is fully cooked.

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