How to make a curry puff ( empanada ) | Philippines 🇵🇭

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Homemade blends can be healthier and tailored to taste.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and enough water to form a dough.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add 1 diced potato, 1 diced carrot, and 1/2 cup of peas; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, and a handful of chopped coriander leaves; mix well and let the filling cool.

Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle, about 5 inches in diameter.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

In a deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the curry puffs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the curry puffs and drain on paper towels before serving.

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