Description
Soft, fluffy Sri Lankan buns filled with a warmly spiced mixture of potato and mackerel, perfect for a savory snack or tea-time treat.
Ingredients
500 g potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 large green chilies, chopped
2 sprigs curry leaves, chopped
1 can mackerel, drained
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
450 g all-purpose flour
245 g lukewarm milk
1 egg
22 g sugar
20 g butter, softened
7 g instant dry yeast
9 g salt
1 egg yolk
1 tsp milk
Instructions
- Boil peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, cool slightly, and lightly mash.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add curry leaves, garlic, and green chilies; cook until fragrant. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in chili flakes, turmeric, and salt. Add drained mackerel and break it up. Season with black pepper.
- Fold in mashed potatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning and let the filling cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk and yeast. Add sugar, butter, and egg, then mix. Add flour and salt to form a dough.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Shape into balls and rest for 15 minutes.
- Flatten each ball into a circle. Place filling in the center, fold into a triangle, seal edges, and shape neatly.
- Place buns on a tray, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C).
- Mix egg yolk with milk and brush over buns. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute mackerel with canned tuna for a milder flavor.
Add roasted curry powder or extra curry leaves for deeper flavor.
Adjust chili quantity to control spice level.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
