Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 🧈
- 1/4 cup cold water 💧
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing) 🌟
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian option) 🍗
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 🧅
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers 🌶️
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin 🌟
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Pastry Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. 🧅🌶️
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in crumbled chicken (or tofu), cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in cilantro. Let the filling cool.
3. Assemble the Pastries:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle or half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and crisp. 🥐
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
These Spiced Pastry with Filling are perfect for a savory treat or appetizer. They feature a flavorful spiced filling wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry.