Malaysian Style chicken murtabak 😋 | murtabak Recipe | Homemade murtabak | Most Famous Street Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Garam masala offers a similar flavor profile with less sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is cost-effective.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add minced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in curry powder, soy sauce, sugar, chopped green chili, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped coriander leaves.

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

Place a portion of the chicken filling in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a square parcel.

Heat oil in the pan over medium heat.

Fry each murtabak until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve hot with a side of pickled vegetables or chili sauce.

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