Stuffed Buns – Chicken or Paneer

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 14
Delicious Stuffed Bun recipe for a hearty meal
in Bread

Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup milk
salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg , beaten
1 egg white
white sesame seeds , for sprinkling
1 1/2 cups chicken , cooked and shredded or 1 1/2 cups panir
1 onion , minced
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 pinch cumin , ground
1 pinch garam masala
salt
2 tablespoons coriander leaves ( finely chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
412
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Stuffed Buns are the Indian version of savoury or sweet stuffed pastries. They are typically made with a leavened dough that is stuffed with a choice of filling, pan-fried, or baked. Stuffed Buns are a popular street food snack that is both filling and flavorful. The filling is usually chicken or paneer mixed with spices and herbs, making it a perfect meal on the go or a picnic. The bread is soft and fluffy, making it easy to eat and is best served hot with your favorite condiment. The recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients that are readily available in a pantry.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together yeast and warm water until yeast dissolves.
2.In a large bowl, mix together milk, salt, vegetable oil, flour, sugar, and beaten egg.
3.Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and knead the dough on a floured surface until it turns smooth.
4.In a large pan, heat oil and saute onion, ginger-garlic paste, chicken or paneer, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt together for 5 minutes, setting aside to cool.
5.Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each piece into a small disk, placing the filling on it.
6.Place the filling at the center of the disk and fold the disk in half and pinch the edges to seal in the filling.
7.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8.Leave the buns to rise for at least 15 minutes and brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9.Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10.Serve the stuffed buns hot with your favorite condiment.

PROS

These Stuffed Buns are a hearty meal stuffed with chicken or paneer filling that could be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
They are filling and perfect for on-the-go meals or a picnic.

A crowd-pleaser and perfect for getting your kids to eat chicken or paneer.

CONS

Since this recipe requires a bit of kneading and waiting for it to rise, it can be time-consuming.

The buns need to be consumed freshly baked and may not be suitable for meal prepping.

The buns are high in carbohydrates and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is packed with high-quality protein, essential minerals, and vitamins which strengthens bone density, promotes heart health, and improves brain function.
Paneer is also a source of protein and calcium which builds stronger bones, prevents tooth decay and reduces the risk of osteoporosis, and hypertension.
The use of vegetable oil is beneficial for heart health.

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