Chicken Tikka Pasties
Savor the rich, aromatic blend of spiced chicken encased in flaky pastry with these delectable pasties. Packed with bold flavors and a hint of smokiness, these treats are a perfect fusion of classic comfort and exotic taste.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tbsp Yoghurt
- 500 g Chicken
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 1 inch Ginger (crushed)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder (chopped)
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 can Canned Tomatoes
- 1 Bell Pepper (green)
- 2 rolls Puff Pastry Sheet (2 x 320g)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into small bite-sized chunks then add all the marinade ingredients and mix until well combined before setting aside for at least 30 minutes to marinate
- 2
Once marinated, then add the chicken mixture into a hot pan and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes
- 3
Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer before reducing heat to medium then cover and cook for 10 minutes
- 4
Add the finely chopped green bell pepper then cook for 5 minutes then set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes
- 5
Take the puff pastry sheet and unroll it. Proceed to cut it into 4 rectangles.
- 6
On one half of each rectangle, spoon the chicken tikka mixture, making sure to leave some space around the edges.
- 7
Brush the edges with some beaten egg, then fold the other half of the pastry over the filling, ensuring that the edges are sealed by pressing them together with a fork.
- 8
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the pasties on it.
- 9
Brush the pasties with the remaining beaten egg.
- 10
Put the pasties into the preheated oven and bake 220°C (425°F) gas mark 7 for 10-12 minutes, or until they become golden brown and crispy then flip and bake for a further 10 minutes
- 11
Once they're ready, take the pasties out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.