Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/3 cup cold water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cold water and mix until the dough forms. Wrap the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, and the mixture thickens. Let the filling cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles (about 4 inches).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold it over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- If desired, brush with egg wash for a glossy finish, then place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
You can swap the egg wash for plant-based milk or skip it for a vegan version.
For a crispier texture, fry the curry puffs instead of baking them.
Try adding cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
For a spicier version, add chopped chilies to the filling.
Substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
Unbaked curry puffs can be frozen for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: Indian, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 curry puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg