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Bis keemiya (fish samosas)

Bis keemiyas are triangles of thin pastry filled with spiced tuna, onion and chilli, fried until golden. They are iconic snacks of Maldivian cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onion and chillies, then chop the coriander.
  2. In a bowl, flake the tuna and mix it with the onion, chillies, coriander, turmeric, lemon, salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the pastry sheets in half lengthways.
  4. Place a spoonful of filling at the end of each strip, fold into a triangle and seal the edges with beaten egg.
  5. Heat the oil to about 175 °C.
  6. Fry the samosas for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them, until golden.
  7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with chilli sauce.

Variations and tips

Baked. Brush the samosas with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes at 190 °C.

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