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