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Martabak - Pancakes with Curried Meat Filling
By poisoneyes | February 26, 2008
This Indian Muslim speciality, a night-time favourite, is often bought as a snack or light meal from food stalls.
2 tablespoons oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz (350 g) ground lamb or beef
1 onion, diced
1 small leek, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced
1 red finger-length chili, deseeded and sliced
3 tablespoons minced celery leaves
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 eggs
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Green chilies, deseeded, to serve (optional)
1 portion Mixed Vegetable Pickles, to serve
Dough
2 cups (300 g) flour
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup (185 ml) water
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Prepare the Mixed Vegetable Pickles.
- Make the Dough by combining and kneading all the ingredients to form an oily, elastic dough. Cover and set aside at room temperature for 2 hours, then quarter the Dough and roll each piece into a ball. Lightly oil a rolling pin and roll out the Dough on an oiled smooth surface to make a large thin circle. Repeat with the rest of the Dough and set aside.
- To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat and stir-fry the garlic for a few seconds until fragrant and golden brown. Add the ground meat and stir-fry until it changes colour, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, leek, chili and celery leaves, and stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Add the curry powder and stir-fry until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Divide the cooked filling into 4 equal portions. Add 1 egg, a little spring onion, salt and pepper to each portion and mix well.
- Heat a heavy griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 1 portion of the filling onto the center of each Dough, then fold over the sides of the Dough to completely enclose the filling and form a package. Place the package on the hot griddle or skillet and pan-fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip it over and fry the other side until browned. Repeat with the rest of the Dough and filling.
- Serve hot with fresh green chilies (if using) and a bowl of the Mixed Vegetable Pickles on the side. For a more elaborate presentation, garnish with spring onions, chilies and celery leaves.
Makes 4 Martabak
Preparation time: 30 mins + time to prepare the pickles
Cooking time: 25 mins
