Curry Potato Pies – Recipe for Preparing Curry Potato Pies

Curry Potato Pies – Recipe for Preparing Curry Potato Pies

Curry potato pies are a type of delicious pastry, perfect for family gatherings, whether for breakfast or dinner, served alongside other dishes. These pies are easy to prepare at home and take only about 10 minutes to make. This recipe serves seven people, offering a unique and flavorful filling compared to other pies.

Main Ingredients for Preparing Curry Potato Pies:

 

Dough Ingredients:

• 1 cup of white flour
• 10 tablespoons of cold butter (or ghee if butter is unavailable)
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• ¾ cup of cold water

Filling Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes
• 5 tablespoons of sunflower oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of hot chili powder
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 cup of boiled chicken
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• ½ cup of finely chopped parsley

Frying Ingredients:

• A generous amount of sunflower oil for frying

How to Prepare Curry Potato Pies:

1. Prepare the dough: In a mixer, add the flour, butter, salt, and cumin. Mix on medium speed for a few minutes, then gradually add the cold water while mixing until a soft dough forms. Stop adding water once the dough is smooth. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a large bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for 60 minutes until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare the filling: Peel and wash the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into medium-sized cubes. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil for a few minutes until they are slightly soft but not fully cooked. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool completely.

3. Cook the filling: In a wide pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden. Then, add the curry powder, chili, turmeric, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir the spices well with a wooden spoon to mix all the ingredients together.

4. Add the remaining ingredients: Stir in the boiled chicken, lemon juice, parsley, and the partially boiled potatoes. Cook for a few seconds, then remove the pan from the heat and set the filling aside to cool slightly.

5. Shape the pies: Roll out the dough on a dry surface into a thin rectangle. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut circles from the dough. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each circle, fold it in half to form a semi-circle, and press the edges tightly to seal the pies, ensuring the filling doesn’t spill during frying.

6. Fry the pies: In a wide pan, heat a generous amount of sunflower oil over high heat until hot. Fry the pies in batches, being careful not to burn them, and turning them regularly until they are golden brown.

7. Serve hot: Arrange the pies on a serving plate and serve them hot.

Enjoy these delicious curry potato pies with their unique and flavorful filling!