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12 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

This curry puff comes from South Africa’s Cape Malay cuisine. It is made by filling whole-wheat dough with spiced ground beef and crimping the edges closed. It makes a hearty finger-food appetizer for gatherings.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the dough

10 min

Knead the whole-wheat flour, cooking oil, water, and salt until smooth. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

2

Prepare the filling

10 min

Sauté the onion in cooking oil until softened, then add the ground beef. Cook for 10 minutes with the curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper, until the beef is browned.

3

Fill and seal

10 min

Roll the rested dough into small circles, place some filling in the center, and crimp the edges closed tightly.

4

Fry

8 min

Fry the curry puffs in hot oil for 8 minutes, until golden on both sides.

Reminder

Do not roll out the dough before letting it rest, or it may tear easily. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).

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