Vegetarian Spicy Potato Curry Buns – By Malsha – eLanka
Enjoy these delectable vegetarian spicy potato curry buns, featuring a soft exterior and a fiery potato curry filling. Ideal for a savory breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 250 grams boiled and roughly mashed potatoes
- 3⁄4 cup thinly sliced leek (green part)
- 1⁄2 fluid ounce chopped onion
- 3 finely chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1 spring curry leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder/paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄3 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1⁄3 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Salt to taste
For the Dough:
- 300 grams bread flour
- 170 grams milk
- 20 grams butter
- 15 grams sugar
- 5 grams instant dry yeast
- 6 grams salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
Prepare the Filling:
- Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a nonstick pan. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds splatter, add curry leaves, onions, green chilies, and salt. Cook until onions sweat.
- Lower the heat, add chili powder, chili flakes, and turmeric. Mix well.
- Add mashed potatoes, mix, and then add sliced leeks. Mix on high heat, adjust salt, and turn off the heat. Cool before using.
Make the Dough and First Rise:
- Warm the milk slightly. Add sugar, then sprinkle instant dry yeast on the milk’s surface. Let it sit for 2-5 mins until frothy.
- Add softened butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough in a mixer for 10 mins until smooth and stretchy. Adjust with a bit of water if too dry.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
Shape and Fill the Buns:
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and cover.
- Flatten each ball, place filling, bring edges to the middle, and pinch tightly.
- Flip the filled dough, shape into a round ball, and place on a baking sheet. Repeat for all balls.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 12 mins.
- Cool for at least 30 mins before serving.
