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Mushroom Empanada

Ingredients
  

For The Pastry

  • Flour/ Maida-2 cups
  • Baking Powder-1 tsp
  • Salt-1 tsp
  • Cold Butter-1/4 cup
  • cup Ice Cold Water-1/2+ 2-3 tbs

For The Spicy Mushroom Filling

  • Oil-1 tbs
  • Onion-1
  • Spring Onion-1/4 cup
  • Tomato-1
  • Mushroom-200 gm pack
  • Goda Masala-1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Coriander leaves-2-3 tbs

Instructions
 

Procedure

  • Add ice cubes to water to prepare ice cold water.
  • In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add cold butter cubes and rub until the butter pieces are broken to pea sized pieces.
  • Add cold water to make a crumbly dough. Add extra water only if it is too dry.
  • Cover with a wrap and set in the fridge until the filling is ready.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add onions and spring onions.
  • When golden add tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Add all the spices and salt and cook covered until done.
  • The filling must be very dry. Add coriander leaves and allow it to cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Divide the dough into four equal portions.
  • Roll each portion into a slightly thick disc.
  • Place filling on the half and fold over the other half on the filling.
  • Press edges with a fork to seal.
  • With a knife make small hole on top of the empanadas.
  • Brush the top with milk.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden.
  • Serve hot.