Erachi Pathiri (Meat Pattice)

Ingredients:
For the Filling:
4 large onions, finely chopped
1 bulb of garlic, minced
½ piece of ginger, minced
9 green chilies, crushed
Salt, to taste
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
(crushed is preferred over powder
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (big jeera)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
500g beef, cooked with salt, chili powder, and turmeric powder, then minced
Coriander leaves, chopped (as needed)
Curry leaves (as needed)
Coconut oil, for sautéing
For the Dough:
Maida (all-purpose flour)
Salt, to taste
Water (as needed to form a dough)
For the Egg Wash:
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
A pinch of salt
Cardamom
Ghee, for shallow frying
Preparation
Heat coconut oil in a pan (preferably an iron pan) .Add the chopped onions and sauté for a while Add the minced garlic, ginger, and crushed green chilies to the pan . Sauté well until the raw smell disappears Add salt, turmeric powder, crushed black pepper, fennel seeds, chili powder, and garam masala . Mix everything well and sauté until the spices’ raw smell is gone .Add the minced cooked beef to the pan and mix thoroughly . You can also shred the cooked beef by hand .Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves . Mix well and set the filling aside to cool .In a bowl, mix maida with salt and add enough water to form a soft dough ,Cover the dough and let it rest for some time.Divide the dough into small balls.Roll each ball into a small, thin disc (puri size) . The video suggests that smaller discs are better in taste and appearance .Place a spoonful of the prepared beef filling in the center of one disc .Cover it with another rolled-out disc .Seal the edges by pinching and twisting them together to create a decorative border . You can also use a mold for this Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.Gently slide the prepared patties into the hot oil.Fry them on both sides until they turn light golden brown and puff up .Remove the fried patties and drain them on paper towels.In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, and cardamom Heat ghee in a separate pan .Dip each fried patty into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated .Place the coated patties in the hot ghee and shallow fry on both sides until the egg is cooked .
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