Kenyan Samosa, Almond Crust

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Kenyan Samosa, Almond Crust, plated and ready to serve

Samosas arrived in East Africa via Indian Ocean trade routes generations ago and never left — they’re as Kenyan now as they are anywhere. This version keeps the curry-forward filling intact on a dough built to fry crisp without any wheat.

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Kenyan Samosa, Almond Crust

Kenya's version of the ubiquitous East African samosa — crisp, golden, and packed with well-spiced ground meat.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 6 (12 pieces)
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp melted ghee
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine dough ingredients into a firm ball; chill 15 minutes.
  • Brown meat with onion; season with curry powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt; cool slightly.
  • Roll dough thin, cut into triangles, fill and seal.
  • Fry in oil over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  • Drain and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Lamb and beef both provide dense, bioavailable iron.
  • Curry powder’s turmeric brings anti-inflammatory curcumin to the dish.
  • Almond-coconut dough keeps the fiber content notably higher than a traditional wheat.
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