Muttabak

Muttabak

Muttabak

A thin, crispy wheat pancake folded around a filling of spiced minced mutton or chicken, eggs, and onions, then pan-fried in ghee until golden and flaky. Brought to Malabar's coastal ports by Arab and Yemeni traders, muttabak is a popular street food at Kozhikode night bazaars.

Cuisines

Kerala Beary Malabar

Best for

Breakfast Snacks Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ghee
150 milliliters water
200 grams minced beef or chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
2 large eggs
salt to taste
oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and ghee. Gradually add water and knead to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. 3 Add the minced meat to the pan and cook until browned.
  4. 4 Stir in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Add garam masala, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Mix well and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
  6. 6 Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle.
  7. 7 Beat the eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt.
  8. 8 Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Pour a little beaten egg over the meat.
  9. 9 Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a square parcel.
  10. 10 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each parcel until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
  11. 11 Serve hot with a side of chutney or sauce.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with a mixture of boiled potatoes and peas.