The ULTIMATE Uzbekistan STREET FOOD - Tandoori SOMSA (SAMOSA) + LAGMAN | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes provide a vegetarian option and lower cost.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier while butter is often more accessible.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is more economical.

tandoori spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for health and cost.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat ghee over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Stir in cumin, coriander, black pepper, and fresh herbs.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

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

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

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with yogurt and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Preheat the tandoor or oven to high heat.

Bake or grill the somsa until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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