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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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Bake Until Crispy

  • Bake 20-25 mins until golden and crispy.

Optionally pair with mint chutney.

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