Murtabak| Motabbaq| Malaysian street food

minced meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein option.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Garam masala offers a complex flavor without added calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Salsa provides a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

Mix plain flour, salt, and oil in a bowl.

Gradually add lukewarm water to form a dough and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté finely chopped onion until translucent.

Add minced meat, garlic, salt, pepper powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and garam masala; cook until meat is browned.

Stir in chopped tomato and green chilli, then remove from heat.

Divide the dough into equal balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to create a sealed pocket.

Heat oil in a pan and fry each mutabbaq until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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