Telangana Hyderabadi Lukhmi Square Meat Pastry Nizam Snack

Method

1. 1

   Make filling: heat 1 tbsp oil. Add onion.

2. 2

   Cook 5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add keema. Cook on high breaking up lumps for 8 minutes until dry. Add all spices and coriander. Season with salt. Cool completely.

4. 4

   Make pastry: rub ghee into maida until crumbly.

5. 5

   Add salt. Knead with water into a firm, smooth dough. Rest 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 16 balls. Roll each into a thin square about 10 x 10 cm.

7. 7

   Place 1 heaped tbsp filling in the centre.

8. 8

   Fold one edge over to create a rectangle.

9. 9

   Press edges firmly to seal. Then fold in half again to create a square shape. Press all edges firmly and crimp.

10. 10

    Fry on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes turning until deep golden.

11. 11

    Serve with green chutney and raw onion.