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Stuffed Vegetable Masala Buns

Indian style vegetable masala stuffed buns
Servings 6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp light olive oil
  • ¼ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup warm water

For the stuffing

  • 2 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds / jeera
  • ⅛ tsp ajwain
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 large potato boiled
  • 1 small carrot finely chopped
  • 10 beans chopped
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup finely chopped spinach
  • ¼ cup capsicum chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp curry power / veg tawa masala
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp amchur powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Few coriander leaves finely chopped
  • Oil / butter to brush
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

To make the dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, yeast, sugar, salt and mix well. Add oil, milk, water and knead well to form a smooth and soft dough.
  • Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough in it. Cover with a cling wrap and keep in a warm place for 1 hour or until almost doubled.

To make the stuffing

  • Mash the boiled potatoes and set aside. Steam the carrot, beans and green peas until soft.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, ajwain and asafoetida. Add the onions and fry till soft. Then add ginger garlic paste, tomato paste and fry for a minute.
  • Add the potatoes, cooked vegetables, spinach, capsicum, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, curry masala, amchur powder, garam masala, salt and mix well.
  • Add the coriander leaves and mix well. Set aside to cool.

To make the buns

  • Punch the dough and divide into 6 equal balls. Place them on a lined tray for 30 minutes and cover loosely with a cling wrap.
  • Take each bun and slightly flatten them. Place 1 tbsp of the stuffing inside and bring all sides to center and cover the stuffing. Pinch the ends and roll and shape to a smooth bun.
  • Place the prepared buns in the lined tray for 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 190 C. Brush the buns with olive oil or butter. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top,
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • If using active dry yeast, add yeast to milk-water mixture and let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast is foamy.
  • Add more water if required to form the dough. The dough should be soft and non-sticky. Add little flour and knead well if sticky.
  • You can prepare the stuffing with your choice of vegetables and adjust spices accordingly.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian