KERALA EGG PUFFS | കേരള മുട്ട പഫ്സ്

KERALA EGG PUFFS | കേരള മുട്ട പഫ്സ് 

INGREDIENTS:

1. Puff pastry sheets/squares- 4 to 6 nos
2. Hard boiled eggs- 2 to 3 nos( cut vertically into two)
3. Onion-sliced- 1.5 cups
4. Ginger and garlic-finely chopped- 1 tsp
5. Curry leaves-chopped- 1 tsp
6. Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp
7. Black pepper powder- 1/2 tsp( or to taste)
8. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
9. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
10. Tomato kechup- 1 to 2 tsp
11. Salt- to taste
12. Oil- as required
13. Egg(beaten)- 1 small( for egg wash)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Keep aside.Preheat oven to 190 deg C.

• Heat oil in a pan,add onion,ginger,garlic and curry leaves.Saute until onion turns golden brown.( add salt to speed up the process)

• Reduce heat to low, add kashmiri chili powder,black pepper powder,turmeric powder and garam masala.Cook for a minute or two,stirring continuously.Add more salt if required

• Add tomato sauce and mix well.Allow this to cool slightly.Divide this equally into 4 or 6 (depending upon how spicy you like it.)

• Spoon the prepared masala to the center of the pastry square,and place one half of a hard boiled egg on the top.

• Fold all the corners to the center,gently press with your finger to seal.

• Brush the top with egg wash.Repeat the steps for all the puffs pastry squares.

• Place the  puffs on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
• Serve warm with tomato ketchup,if desired.

NOTES:

• If you are using frozen puff pastry sheets ,let it thaw completely either overnight in the refrigerator  or for 1 hour at room temperature,before using it.

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