Somali Food With A Modern Twist | Sambuus iyo buur | Cooking With Hafza

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils are budget-friendly and provide protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and lower in calories.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Mix flour, salt, and oil in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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

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

Stir in cumin, coriander, black pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and green chilies, cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lemon juice.

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

Place filling in the center of each circle and fold to seal, creating a triangle.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

Fry sambuus until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels before serving.

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