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Crispy, flaky pastry pockets filled with a savory, spiced minced mutton filling. This classic Mughlai appetizer is perfect for parties or a rainy day snack, best served hot with mint chutney.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Samosa Dough
Cook the Keema Filling
Crispy, flaky pastry pockets filled with a savory, spiced minced mutton filling. This classic Mughlai appetizer is perfect for parties or a rainy day snack, best served hot with mint chutney.
This mughlai recipe takes 95 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 368.84 calories per serving with 11.34g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack.
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Shape the Samosas
Fry the Samosas
Serve
For a lower-fat version, bake the samosas at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush them with a little oil before baking for a crispier finish. You can also use an air fryer at 180°C (360°F) for 15-18 minutes.
Replace mutton keema with chicken keema, turkey keema, or crumbled paneer for a different flavor profile. You can also add 1/4 cup of green peas to the filling for extra texture and sweetness.
For a slightly healthier and nuttier pastry, replace half of the maida (all-purpose flour) with atta (whole wheat flour).
Mutton keema is rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
Mutton is a great source of heme iron, which is easily absorbed by the body and helps prevent anemia. It also provides essential B-vitamins, particularly B12, which is vital for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
The inclusion of spices like ajwain (carom seeds) and jeera (cumin seeds) in the pastry and filling are traditionally known to aid digestion and prevent bloating.
A single homemade Mutton Keema Samosa contains approximately 180-220 calories, depending on its size and the amount of oil absorbed during frying. A serving of two would be around 360-440 calories.
Mutton Keema Samosa is a deep-fried delicacy and is high in calories, saturated fat, and refined carbohydrates. While delicious, it should be considered an occasional indulgence rather than a regular part of a healthy diet.
Yes! To air fry, brush the assembled samosas lightly with oil. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 180°C (360°F) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp.
This usually happens for two reasons: the dough was too soft, or the oil was not at the right temperature. The dough must be stiff, and the samosas should be fried on a consistent low to medium-low heat to cook through and become crispy.
Absolutely. You can assemble the samosas and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before frying. You can also freeze them on a tray and then transfer them to a freezer bag. Fry them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
It's crucial that the keema filling is cooked until it's completely dry. Any excess moisture will turn to steam inside the pastry, making it soggy. Also, always let the filling cool down completely before stuffing it into the pastry cones.
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