Samsa

Make the dough

Mix the flour, water, salt and oil into a firm, smooth dough.

Rest the dough

Cover the dough and let it rest.

Mix the filling

Mix the chopped lamb with the diced onion, cumin, salt and pepper.

Roll and cut

Divide the dough, roll each piece thin, and cut into squares.

Fill and seal

Spoon filling onto each square, fold into a triangle or envelope, and seal the edges well.

Brush and top

Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds.

Bake until golden

Bake in a hot oven until deep golden and crisp.

Rest and serve

Let the samsa rest briefly before serving hot.