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The detailed breakdown of ingredients provided by Akbar includes a complex list, where certain traditional Persian ingredients are repurposed in Indian cooking. The original recipe specified enormous quantities, leading to an impressive yield of around 20 pounds of meat. However, modern cooks can obtain flavorful results using decreased proportions.

The key ingredients for preparing Mughal samosas include:

• 1 pound of lean ground meat (lamb, beef, or even venison)

• 1.5 cups of flour

• 1/4 cup of melted ghee

• Spices like ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, cardamom, cumin, and cloves

• Sumac, a tangy Middle Eastern condiment.