Snack
Chamucas (Mozambican Samosas)

Chamucas (Mozambican Samosas)

Mozambique

65Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

Crisp triangular pastries brought to Mozambique by Indian traders and now a coastal street-food staple, filled with spiced minced meat and fried golden.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Deep pan for frying
  • Small bowl
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Samosa pastry strips (or spring roll wrappers)1 packet
Minced beef400 g
Onion, finely chopped1
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger1 thumb
Green chilli1
Curry powder1 tbsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Fresh coriandersmall handful
Plain flour (for sealing paste)2 tbsp
Vegetable oil for frying500 ml
Saltto taste

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