Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Sambusa with Lentils
45 minutes · 6 servings · vegan
Sambusa is a common Ethiopian snack; lentil filling is one of the most familiar versions.
Ingredients
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- 12 sheets samosa pastry sheets or spring roll wrappers
- 2 cups cooked lentils, mashed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon berbere or paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Let’s make it
- Cook onion in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, berbere, and salt; cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in lentils and water. Cook 2 minutes, then cool the filling.
- Fill each wrapper, fold into triangles, and seal with a little water.
- Bake at 220 C/425 F for 15 to 18 minutes until crisp and golden.
Bake instead of frying to keep the snack easy and less messy for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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