Air Fry East African Sambusa

Directions

1. Thoroughly rinse dry brown lentils and add to pot with 3 ½ cups of water. 
2. Bring to a boil then adjust to medium heat and allow to simmer until the lentils have cooked through and are soft. Set aside. 
3. Finely chop onions, green onions, jalapeno peppers (de-seed as well), garlic, and cilantro and set aside 
4. In a separate pan, begin sauteeing onions in a small amount of oil. 
5. Once the onions have softened, add spices (coriander and cumin) and mix until evenly incorporated. 
6. Then add the chopped green onions, jalapenos and garlic and stir until evenly incorporated. 
7. Cook down this mixture for a few minutes until it begins to thicken on medium heat and moisture begins to leave. 
8. Add the cooked lentils and stir till evenly incorporated. 
9. Add freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. 
10. Set aside and allow to cool. 
11. In a small bowl mix flour and water until you reach a glue-like consistency. Set aside 
12. Cut tortillas in half and assemble a triangle like pocket. 
13. Use the flour “glue” to seal the sambusa pocket. 
14. Lightly brush your sambusas with a neutral oil. 
15. Place on the Whirlpool® Air Fry Basket and air fry at 400℉ until golden brown and crispy. 
16. Serve with awaze dipping sauce and enjoy! 

Awaze Dipping Sauce Ingredients 

• 1 cup berbere spice 
• 1 tsp ginger powder or fresh minced ginger 
• 3 garlic cloves 
• ¼ cup olive oil 
• ½ cup very hot water 
• 1 lemon, juiced

Optional: 

• A splash of red wine 
• ½ tsp of Korarima (Ethiopian Cardamom) 

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup of berbere spice with the crushed garlic, powdered ginger, and hot water. 
2. Mix thoroughly and then add the olive oil.
3. After mixing, add the juice of 1 lemon and salt to taste. For an extra kick of flavour, add a dash of Korarima spice.