Description
Crispy Curry Puffs are delicious pastries filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, potatoes, and spices, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for filling)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine the cold water and vinegar. Gradually add this to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead gently for a minute, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground chicken (or turkey) and cook until browned. Stir in the diced potatoes, curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the peas and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch circles.
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.
- Place the curry puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Add chopped cilantro or green onions to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg