Kerala Puffs
Slow-braised mutton in a rich, dark gravy fragrant with whole spices and curry leaves. Kerala mutton dishes reward patience — the longer you cook, the more the meat surrenders its toughness and takes on the masala.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 Pkt Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets
- 300 g Mutton — minced
- 2 nos Onion medium
- 1 tsp Masala podi/Garam Masala
- Chilly powder, to taste
- Coriander powder, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup Thick coconut milk
- Green chillies, as needed — minced
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 full tsp
- Salt, to taste
- 1 nos Egg
- 1 Tomato — chopped
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the mutton mince in cooker with salt and turmeric along with as little water as possible.
Step 2
Fry the onions in oil until they are golden brown.
Step 3
Add the ginger-garlic paste, chillies and tomato and stir fry for 1 min.
Step 4
Add salt, coriander and chilli powders and stir for half a min and lower the heat.
Step 5
Let it cook, until oil separates from the mixture.
Step 6
Add the cooked meat and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Let the water evaporate.
Step 8
When almost dry, add coconut milk and stir continuously, till the mixture is brown and dry.
Step 9
Stir in the masala podi/garam masala and set aside to cool.
Step 10
While the meat is cooking, thaw the pastry sheets.
Step 11
Cut into 6 parts.
Step 12
Flatten each piece a little more and put 1 spoon of meat mixture into it and fold into half into a triangle.
Step 13
Press sides to seal.
Step 14
Preheat oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
Step 15
Repeat with all pieces and arrange them on a greased baking sheet.
Step 16
Mix 1 tsp of water with the egg and beat until well- mixed.
Step 17
Brush this on the puffs and bake until golden brown(around 5 - 15 minutes).
Step 18
Substitute meat with Cauliflower and Potato or Chicken or egg. Just dont add coconut milk in the veggie puffs. Cooking times will vary. In case of eggs, use hard boiled eggs cut into half.
Tip
Low and slow is the only way with mutton. Rushing the cooking gives you tough, chewy meat instead of fork-tender pieces.
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