For the dough :
1 teacup maize flour (makai-ka-atta)
¾ teacup maida
3 tsp oil
¾ tsp salt
oil for deep frying
For the stuffing :
250 gms (9 oz.) panner, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
salt to taste
For baking :
6 tbsp grated cooking cheese
For the hot sauce :
1 kg. (2¼ lb.) red tomatoes
6 red dry chillies
1 onion, chopped
¼ tsp ajwain
3 tsp sugar
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method :
For the dough :
Combine the flours. Put the oil and salt to make a soft dough by using enough water.
For the stuffing :
Combine all the ingredients together.
For the hot sauce :
Soak the chillies in ½ teacup of water for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a vessel and sauté the onions for some time.
Put the tomatoes and the chillies (with the water) and cook till the tomatoes becomes soft.
Blend the mixture in a liquidiser and strain the sauce.
Put the ajwain, sugar and salt and boil for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough into thin rounds about 100 mm. (4") in diameter with the help of maida.
Prick lightly with a fork. Deep fry in oil very lightly.
Dip immediately into the hot sauce, fill with a little stuffing and place on a well greased baking dish.
Pour the remaining hot sauce and sprinkle the cheese over it.
Bake in a hot oven at 450ºF for 20 minutes.
Ready to serve hot.
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