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Lukhmi
Savor the delightful burst of flavors from Hyderabad, Telangana, with Lukhmi. This appetizing starter, a local twist on the traditional samosa, is packed with spiced mutton mince nestled in a flaky and crispy pastry. Lukhmi, named after the Persian word for 'bite-sized', was introduced to Hyderabad by the Nizams and has been a beloved delicacy ever since. Enjoy this royal treat as an entree or a snack that will take your taste buds on a journey to the heart of Indian cuisine.
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
- Oil
- as needed for deep frying
- Water
- as needed for dough
- Ghee
- 2 tablespoons + as needed for dough
- 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
- 1 tablespoon
- Green chillies
- 2, finely chopped
- Onions
- 2, finely chopped
- Mutton mince
- 500 grams
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan, add finely chopped 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. Keep it aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix refined flour, a pinch of salt and ghee (as needed). Add sufficient water and knead into a stiff dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out each portion into a thin sheet.
- Place a portion of the cooled cooked mutton 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 crispy.
- Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.
Dietary Information
Servings: 8-10 • Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 180 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 13g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 1g • Sugar: 1g
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