4 Pakistani Bakery Style Recipes by (YES I CAN COOK)

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while self-rising flour can simplify the dough preparation.

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and salt.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chilies; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in coriander powder, garam masala, and salt; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Cut each circle in half to form two semi-circles.

Form a cone with each semi-circle and seal the edge with water.

Fill the cone with the meat mixture and seal the top edge.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the samosas until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

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