Samsa (Uzbek Lamb and Onion Pastries)
Crisp, flaky pastry triangles filled with juicy cumin spiced lamb and onion, brushed with egg and sprinkled with seeds.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.37 a head
- Oven210°C (190°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 457kcal
- 4.6gcarbs
- 1.8gof which sugars
- 41.7gfat
- 22.4gsaturates
- 17.7gprotein
- 1.5gfibre
- 1.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 210°C (190°C fan) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the lamb, onions, cumin, pepper, salt and butter in a bowl and squeeze together with your hands for 1 minute.
- 3
Unroll the pastry and cut each sheet into 6 squares, 12 in all. Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in the centre of each square.
- 4
Brush the edges with beaten egg, then fold up into triangles and press the edges firmly to seal. Set them on the trays.
- 5
Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with the sesame and nigella seeds.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes, until deep golden and puffed and the lamb is cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
