Crispy Fried Patties | The Best And Easy Crispy Fried Egg Patties | Iftar Special Srilankan Patis

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a budget-friendly thickener.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a similar flavor, while paprika is often less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add melted margarine and ice cold water to the flour mixture, knead until smooth.

Chop onion, green chili, ginger, carrot, and leeks finely.

Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, onion, ginger, and sauté until translucent.

Add green chili, curry leaves, turmeric powder, pepper powder, cumin powder, and salt, cooking for a few minutes.

Add the boiled and chopped potatoes and mix well to combine with the spices.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before adding boiled eggs.

Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

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

Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing down.

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

Carefully drop the patties into hot oil and cook until golden brown and crispy.

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