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minced meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils are budget-friendly and provide protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Herbs can enhance flavor without added cost.

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add minced meat and spices, cooking until browned.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, coriander, and green chili, then let cool.

Place a spoonful of filling on each dough circle and fold into a triangle.

Seal edges by pressing with a fork.

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

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

Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon juice.

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