Spinach and Cheese Sambousek, Lebanese Spinach and Cheese Ghughras recipe, Lebanese Recipes (2024)

Method

For the dough

1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into semi-stiff dough using enough water.
   

1. 1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
   
2. Add the spinach, baharat powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
   
3. Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl, add the feta cheese and walnuts, mix well. Divide the mixture into 15 equal portions. Keep aside.
   

1. Divide the dough into 15 equal portions and roll a portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
   
2. Place a portion of spinach and cheese mixture in the centre. Fold it over to make a semi-circle. Seal the ends completely using a little water.
   
3. Twist the edges.
   
4. Repeat for the remaining dough circles and stuffing to make 14 more sambousek.
5. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry, a few sambousek at a time on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
   
6. Serve immediately.