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High-Protein Keema Samosa Crunch Pockets
SERVES: 2-3
PREP TIME: 15 MINS
BAKE TIME: 20 MINS
A spiced ground meat filling tucked into a flaky, golden pocket — high in protein, easy to eat by hand, and just as good for a dinner party as it is for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb 90/10 ground beef
1/2 Tbsp ghee
1¼ tsp cumin seeds
1 cup finely diced red onion
2 tsp ginger, minced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1½ tbsp tomato paste
1 (10 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
¾ tsp paprika
¾ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup peas
2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
4 medium flour tortillas
1 cup aged white cheddar
1 tsp avocado oil
GREEN CHUTNEY
Instructions
Make the Keema (can be done ahead of time)
Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds. Let crackle 10–15 seconds.
Add diced onion + salt.
Cook 4–5 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Add ginger and garlic. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Add tomato paste. Cook until it darkens slightly.
Stir in crushed tomatoes + all dry spices.
Simmer 4–5 minutes until thick and slightly jammy.
Add ground beef. Break up finely.
Cook 8–12 minutes until browned and mixture thickens.
Add peas
Taste and adjust salt.
Finish off heat with cilantro.
Assemble the Crunch Pockets
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cut each tortilla in half.
Place a scoop of keema in the center
Sprinkle 1 tbsp shredded cheese over the filling.
Fold both corners in, one at a time, overlapping to create a triangle
Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
Bake Until Crispy
Bake 20-25 mins until golden and crispy.
Optionally pair with mint chutney.