Turkey and spinach samosas with lentils
Crispy baked filo samosas filled with spiced chicken, lentils, and spinach make for a flavourful and healthier twist on a classic snack - perfect for entertaining or midweek dinners.
Updated : 21 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 teaspoon
Olive oil
3
Garlic
2
Onion
piece
Ginger
2 tablespoon
Garam masala
500 grams
Turkey mince
250 grams
Cooked dried lentils
120 grams
Spinach
270 grams
Phyllo dough
as needed
Sunflower oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Start by heating oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they turn a light golden colour. Stir in the garlic and ginger, letting them cook for 2 minutes, followed by the garam masala, which should cook for another 2 minutes to release its fragrance.
Step 2
Next, add the chicken mince to the pan. Season generously with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it browns. Stir in the lentils and spinach, cooking just long enough - about 2-3 minutes - for the spinach to wilt. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then set the mixture aside to cool completely.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 220°C and line two baking trays with silicone mats or baking paper.
Step 4
Prepare the filo sheets by cutting them in half lengthwise to make 14 long rectangles. Keep the unused pastry covered with a clean, lightly damp tea towel to prevent it from drying out.
Step 5
Take one filo rectangle at a time, placing it on your work surface with the short edge facing you. Spray the surface with oil. Add three tablespoons of the cooled filling to the bottom left corner, shaping it into a rough triangle. Fold the right half of the pastry over, then continue folding the bottom left corner over the filling to form a triangle. Keep folding in this triangular fashion until you reach the top of the strip. Seal the edge with a little more oil spray and transfer the triangle to the lined tray. Repeat with the remaining filling and pastry strips.
Step 6
Once all samosas are assembled, spray them generously on both sides with oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crisp all over. Serve warm.