Cochin-Style Pastel (Fried Pastries Filled with Spiced Chicken) — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 4 onions, finely chopped
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into ¼ inch cubes
• 3 russet potatoes, boiled peeled and chopped into ¼ inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 ½ teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 hot green pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 4 eggs, hard boiled and finely chopped
• Half bunch of chopped fresh cilantro
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 cups (480 grams) AP flour
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Oil for frying