Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 2 cup
• turmeric powder - ½ tsp
• butter - 2 tbsp
• sugar - 2 tsp
• warm milk - ½ cup
• fresh yeast - 20 gm
• egg - 1, lightly beaten
• warm water - ½ cup, approx
• oil - 2 tbsp
• cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• green chili - 1 tsp, minced
• curry leaves - 2 tbsp, shredded
• coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
• salt - ½ tsp

How to Make Masala Buns

• Combine flour with salt and turmeric powder. Rub in the butter.
• Dissolve sugar in warm (not hot) milk . Mix in the yeast.
• Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture.
• Add enough warm water to make very soft dough.
• Knead the dough very well till it is smooth, shiny and elastic.
• Keep the dough covered in a lightly greased bowl, till it rises to double its volume.
• (The rising time will depend on the room temperature.)
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small fry pan and add cumin seeds.
• When they splutter, add green chili, curry leaves and coriander.
• Fry for few seconds and remove from fire. Allow to cool.
• Knead the risen dough lightly and roll out to a 1.5 cm thick sheet.
• Sprinkle the fried ingredients evenly over it.
• Roll up the sheet (like Swiss roll) and cut into 3cm thick slices.
• Flatten the slices slightly and place well apart on a greased baking tray. Sprinkle lightly with warm water and leave aside till they double in volume.
• Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200 C.
• Place the risen buns in oven and bake till done, about 12-15 minutes.