Keema patties or puff pastry filled with minced beef are my childhood favorite. Puff pastry is filled with delectable minced beef made with spices and herbs then baked until nice and golden. Minced beef patties are a perfect appetizer to please a crowd, for Ramadan or any other party. This snack is always a hit and will be the first one to disappear from your spread.
Ingredients for Keema Patties
Minced Beef
I like to use lean beef for this recipe. If you have more fat in the minced meat then you can drain it or use a paper towel to discard any extras after cooking.
Spices
All of the spices used in this recipe are very common are easily available. I used salt, red chili powder, cumin, and coriander powder for spices. Feel free to add garam masala and more chilies to make it according to your own taste.
Puff pastry
This filling is enough for one package of puff pastry. After thawing the puff pastry according to the package direction, I rolled it out a little bit before filling in the keema and shaping the puff pastry then used a fork to seal the edges. One box of puff pastry will make 12 puff pastry snacks.
Egg wash
Beat one egg with 1 tbsp of water to make egg wash and brush on the pastry for beautiful golden brown color while baking.
How to stop the patties from sticking to the pan?
To make sure the patties are not sticking to the pan, cover the baking tray with baking or parchment paper. I have tried many methods like oiling the tray or covering it with aluminum foil but parchment or baking paper is the best method of them all.
Keema Patties
Equipment
- 1 air fryer or oven
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Minced beef or chicken
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro dhania
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 package Puff pastry
- 1 Egg for egg wash
Spices
- 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 3/4 tsp red chili powder or to taste
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
Instructions
Thaw your puff pastry
- Thaw your puff pastry according to the package directions
Prepare filling
- Add oil in a pan, then add minced beef (keema) and ginger garlic paste. Cook the minced beef until it changes color for about 5 minutes.
- Now add all of your spices and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook for 6-7 minutes on a low flame.
- After 7 minutes dry all of the excess water and add lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Let it cool down.
Shape your puff pastry pockets
- Preheat your oven at 400F.
- Role thawed puff pastry and cut the sheet into six sections.
- Add 1 tbsp of filling in each section and fold the sides. Use a fork to make a pattern along the edges.
Egg wash
- Beat one egg with a little bit of water and apply egg wash on each pastry.
Bake
- Layer filled puff pastry on a baking paper lined tray. Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes or until golden and enjoy.
Notes
- You can also use minced chicken or lamb for this recipe.
- Feel free to adjust it according to your taste.