Kerala Meat Puffs

Kerala Meat Puffs

Indulging in the irresistible combination of spiced meat masala (beef or chicken) encased in flaky, crispy puff pastry is a challenge to resist. Despite the potential messiness due to the flaky texture, the experience is undeniably worth it!
This snack, crafted with puff pastry and chicken/beef masala, offers a speedy and uncomplicated recipe—a flawless choice for breakfast or tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 square Puff Pastry
  • 1 Cup Cooked beef / chicken
  • 1 Small Onion (chopped)
  • 1.5 tbsp Crushed ginger & garlic (each)
  • 1 Green Chilli (chopped)
  • Curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Chicken / Meat Masala
  • 1/2 -1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • Oil (I used coconut oil)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 200 C for 10 mins, before baking.
  • Shred the cooked beef / chicken in a food processor or using hands. Keep it aside.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan. Add chopped onion and cook till it becomes soft, no need to brown.
  • Add crushed ginger & garlic, chopped green chilli and curry leaves. Cook for 2-3 mins. 
  • Add chicken / meat masala. Fry for 2 mins.
  • Add the cooked and shredded meat and mix well. Add 1-2 tbsp water or stock to bring it together.
  • Mix 1/2 – 1 tbsp Ketchup with 1/2 – 1 tbsp water. Add it to the meat mixture and stir 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 -2 tbsp of masala on each puff pastry.
  • Close the puff pastry, by folding the two opposite corners of the square, to make a triangle. (refer notes) 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

  1. I used beef here and I pressure cooked the beef with salt and pepper. If you are using chicken, boil it with salt and pepper.
  2. I used store bought Puff pastry; however, I’ve given the link for homemade puff pastry.
  3. If you don’t have chicken / meat masala, use 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1/4 tsp fennel powder. 
  4. You can make the puffs in any shape you like. Also, if you are using a big puff pastry sheet, then cut out single squares and use accordingly.
  5. If you want a rich/ dark brown color, change the oven setting to broiler (top portion baking) and bake for the last 2-3 mins.
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