Description

These Beef Curry Puffs are filled with a savory, spiced beef and peas mixture seasoned with curry powder, jalapeño, and lemon juice, then wrapped in flaky paratha dough and fried to golden perfection. Ideal for snacking or serving as appetizers.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp avocado oil

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp flour

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp brown sugar

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup frozen green peas

1 tbsp lemon juice

Paratha dough sheets (thawed slightly)

Frying oil

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Instructions

Finely chop onion and jalapeño; mince garlic.
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and jalapeño for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle in flour and stir for 30–60 seconds to eliminate raw taste.
Add ground beef, salt, pepper, curry powder, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Let beef sit for 30–60 seconds, then break apart and mix.
Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Stir in peas and cook covered for another 8–10 minutes. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and let cool slightly.
Thaw paratha dough until pliable. Lightly roll and cut into 3.5-inch circles. Refreeze circles for 15 minutes if too soft.
Place 1 tbsp of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold into crescent shapes and seal edges with fingers or fork.
Heat oil to 360°F (182°C). Fry puffs 4–5 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt while warm.

Notes

Use puff pastry or pie dough as a substitute for paratha dough if preferred.
Add cheese to the filling for a gooey twist.
To reduce spice, use a mild chili or omit jalapeño.
Freeze uncooked or cooked puffs for easy reheating later.
Bake instead of fry for a lighter version at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 puff
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 20mg