Street Food at Home How to Make Uzbek Kosa Samsa and Bread in Saj Without Tandoor

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Chop onion and garlic finely.

In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced lamb and beef, cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with black pepper and cumin, stir well, and remove from heat.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

Place filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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