Lukhmi
Lukhmi is a typical mince savoury or starter of the cuisine of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is a local variation of samosa.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - For deep frying
- Water - As required
- Ghee - 4 tablespoons
- Refined flour - 2 cups
- Salt - To taste
- Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ginger garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies - 4, finely chopped
- Onions - 2, finely chopped
- Mutton mince - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan, add onions, green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Saute till onions turn golden brown.
- Add mutton mince to the pan and cook on high heat for two minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix well and cook on medium heat for another five minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix refined flour, remaining ghee and salt. Add sufficient water and knead into a stiff dough.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out each portion into a thin sheet.
- Place a portion of the cooked mince mixture in the centre of each sheet and fold the edges to form a square.
- Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the lukhmis on medium heat till golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g