Curry puffs are a common snack in southeast Asia, made with pastry dough and yummy fillings of curried chicken, potatoes, or eggs. It is similar to the empanadas except that the outer cover is flakier and pastry-like. I love these chicken curry puffs as they are EASY to make and need just a few ingredients.

The story

During spring break 2015 we visited my sister, Arti, in Singapore. We had so much fun exploring and eating Singapore's delicious cuisine, especially seafood. We were also spoiled by Arti's stellar cooking. She had won the Singapore Master Chef challenge with her famous biryani just a couple of months before and my boys were very proud of her. During our eight-day stay not only did we get to try her savory biryani but she also prepared so many more eclectic dishes. In addition to all that fancy food, we also snacked on many varieties of curry puffs while we were on the go.

Right after we came back, I wanted to try making them at home. I was surprised to see how easy they were to make and the outcome was simply awesome. Hot, crispy, and flaky puffs with spicy curried chicken inside.. yummy!

Ingredients

Frozen puff pastry sheets - Available in most US grocery stores in frozen aisles make this dish quick and easy
Mom's garam masala, or use curry powder - I have used mom's garam masala in this recipe that also has spices like red chili powder and turmeric. Check the recipe notes for easy substitutions.
Ground Chicken - Ground chicken is readily available in most US grocery stores. You can also make these puffs with other ground meats

Steps

Remove the frozen puff pastry sheets from the freezer and let them thaw. While the pastry sheets are thawing, start making the filling. Chop the onion finely. Grate the ginger.

Heat oil in a medium pan. Add the onions and cook them for 5-7 minutes stirring frequently until they become soft and translucent on medium heat. Add half of the garam masala, ginger, and cook for another minute.

Add the minced chicken, rice wine, and soy sauce. Mix well and cook uncovered for another 5-7 mins on medium-high heat until chicken browns and cooks completely. Add salt to taste and the remaining garam masala if you want the filling to be spicier. Garnish with some chopped cilantro.

chicken curry filling with pastry sheets

While the filling is cooling down, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and start rolling the pastry sheets gently into even thickness. Using a round cookie cutter cut about 4-5 inches round circles.

Place a heaping spoonful of the filling in the center of the pastry circles.

Pick them up gently and fold the dough in your hands by pinching the edges together. Once the edges are closed place them down and gently pleat the edge or press with a fork to seal it.

Stuff, fold and seal all of the pastry circles and line them on the baking sheet.

Beat an egg yolk with a teaspoon of water. Gently brush it over the puffs.

Bake them for 10-12 mins until they turn golden brown.

Let them cool for a few mins and then Enjoy!

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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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