Masala Filled Buns
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a thick, spice-heavy gravy built on caramelised shallots and coconut oil. This is the kind of Kerala chicken dish that families argue about — whose mother makes it better.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 4 cup All purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Instant yeast
- 2 tbsp Milk — powdered
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Oil
- 1 nos Egg
- 1 tsp Castor/grinded sugar
- 1 cup Cooked Shredded Chicken / Keema
- ½ cup Carrot — grated
- ½ cup Cabbage — finely chopped
- 2 nos Onion
- Ginger A small piece
- 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
In a deep oiled pan, add onion, cabbage, carrot, ginger and salt. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add shredded chicken and black pepper powder, Cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 3
In a bowl mix together the following ingredients: 4 cups flour, 1 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Castor sugar, 2 tbsp. Milk powder, 1 tbsp. Yeast, 4 tbsp. Oil and 1 egg,.
Step 4
Knead to a medium soft dough with slightly warm water, leave to rise for 1 hour.
Step 5
Make small circles (about 10 nos) and place the filling inside it.
Step 6
Roll out into small bun shapes.
Step 7
Egg wash and sprinkle some sesame seeds on them and then bake in an oven for 15 to 20 minutes (180 C).
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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