Kerala Egg Puffs
Puffs are widely available in Kerala bakeries and, should I mention, hospital canteens too? Hard-boiled eggs, coated in a flavorful masala, are enveloped in golden crispy and flaky puff pastry, creating a delightful treat for your taste buds. What was once a staple has now become a delicious indulgence for me.
Ingredients
- 8 squares Puff Pastry (I used 4-inch square frozen puff pastry, refer notes to see how to make homemade puff pastry)
- 4 Hard boiled eggs (cut into half)
- 2 – 3 Onion (medium – big, finely sliced (refer notes))
- 1.5 – 2 tsp Crushed ginger & garlic (each)
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp Chilli powder
- 1/2 – 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala / meat masala (refer notes)
- 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup
- Curry leaves
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- Oil (I used coconut oil)
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 C, 10 mins before baking.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment/baking paper.
- Heat oil in a wide pan and add sliced onions. Cook till the onion becomes golden brown.
- Once the onion becomes golden brown, add crushed ginger and garlic and cook for 2-3 mins. Add all masala powders and salt. Cook till the oil appears, around 2-3 mins. Add 1 – 2 tbsp hot water to bring everything together. Add ketchup (refer notes), curry leaves and mix well.
- Thaw the puff pastry as per the package instructions.
- Beat 1 egg with 1-2 tsp water for egg wash. Apply this egg mixture on four sides of the puff pastry.
- Place about 1 tbsp of masala on each puff pastry, followed by half a slice of egg. Put some masala on top of the egg as well.
- Bring together the diagonally opposite sides and seal. Apply the egg wash all over the sealed puffs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 mins or until the puff pastry is golden in colour.
- Serve with tomato ketchup.
Notes
- You can use readymade chicken masala or egg masala instead of garam masala. I sometimes use Arabic masala called Baharat, that also works well. If you add 1 tbsp water to ketchup before adding it to masala, it will incorporate well into the masala.
- If you don’t want to use ketchup, use 1 medium sliced tomato and 1/2 – 1 tsp vinegar instead. If you are making this for a party, you can prepare the masala, 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate.
- If you want, you can add sliced eggs into the prepared masala and coat it well the masala. Be careful not to break the eggs while mixing.
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