Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Murtabak/Mutabaq Recipe By Food Fusion

Login to Save
616K views👍 8.9K
F
Food Fusion

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Murtabak

Cultural Context

Murtabak, believed to have originated from the Middle East, is a beloved street food in Malaysia and beyond. Traditionally filled with spiced meat and vegetables, it's often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with different fillings and cooking styles reflecting local tastes and preferences, making it a versatile dish loved by many.

MalayMYmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 Cups Maida (All-purpose flour) sifted
1 & ½ tsp Namak (Salt) or to taste
2 tbs Ghee melted
1 Anda (Egg)
1 & ½ Cup Water or as required
2 tbs Cooking oil
2 medium Pyaz (Onion) chopped
500g Chicken qeema (Mince)
1 tbs Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste)
½ tsp Haldee powder (Turmeric powder)
½ tsp Namak (Salt) or to taste
1 tsp Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) or to taste
½ tsp Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed
1 & ½ tsp Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed
2-3 Hari mirch (Green chillies) chopped
½ Cup Water or as required
5 Anday (Eggs)
1 tsp Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder)
½ tsp Namak (Salt) or to taste
1 medium Tamatar (Tomato) deseeded & chopped
1 Cup Hara pyaz (Green onion) chopped
½ Cup Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Ghee melted

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.

1

In a bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, ghee, egg and mix well.

2

Gradually add water and knead until dough is formed, grease with melted ghee, cover & let it rest for 35-40 minutes.

3

In a wok, add cooking oil, onion and sauté until translucent.

4

Add chicken mince and mix well until it changes color.

5

Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.

6

Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, red chilli crushed, cumin seeds, green chillies, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

7

Add water and mix well, cover & cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes then cook on high flame until dries up & let it cool.

8

In a bowl, add eggs, black pepper powder, salt and whisk well.

9

Add tomato, green onion, fresh coriander & mix well.

10

Now add cooked chicken mince, mix well and set aside.

11

Grease hands with melted ghee and knead dough again for 8-10 minutes.

12

Take a small dough (100g), make a ball and apply melted ghee and roll out with the help of rolling pin.

13

Add chicken & egg mixture in the center of dough & fold all the sides (makes 8).

14

On griddle, place paratha, brush melted ghee & fry on medium flame from all sides until golden brown.

15

Cut into desired pieces & serve!

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

bowlwokgriddlerolling pin

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

gluteneggssoy

Also Known As

MartabakMurtabakMutabbaq

More Murtabak Videos

(15 videos)

Similar Malay Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)