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Medium 40 min~224 kcal 3/10
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Ethiopian Sambusa
A crisp East African triangular pastry filled with lentils, onion, garlic, berbere, and warm spices.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 25 min cook 35 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating35 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Cooked green lentils
- 1 Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Berbere spice
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For cooking
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Frying oil
For serving
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Tomato sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a firm dough with the flour, water, and half the salt, then rest it for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Finely dice the onion and garlic, then soften them in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the cooked green lentils, berbere, cumin, and remaining salt, then cook for 6 minutes until the filling is dry.
6 min06:00 - 4
Spread the filling on a shallow plate and let it cool for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Roll the dough thin, cut strips, and fold them into triangles with the lentil filling.
- 6
Heat the frying oil to 175°C and fry the sambusas for 4 minutes until golden.
4 min04:00 - 7
Drain the excess oil and serve hot with tomato sauce.
💡 Tip: Let the filling cool completely before adding it to the dough; hot filling softens the edges and can make the sambusas open while frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the sambusas hot as an appetizer with optional spicy tomato sauce and lettuce leaves instead of lemon yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
38
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 46%Fat 37%
2.8g
Sugar
7.2g
Fiber
839.9mg
Sodium
0.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ethiopian Sambusa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ethiopian Sambusa take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 35 minutes of passive resting; 95 minutes in total.Is Ethiopian Sambusa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ethiopian Sambusa have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 38g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Ethiopian Sambusa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ethiopian Sambusa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ethiopian Sambusa need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Ethiopian Sambusa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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