Broccoli and Carrot Stuffed Buns

This recipe is a perfect after school snack for kids of all ages. It has got the goodness of carrot and broccoli and even adults can enjoy the same without any guilt. The recipe was adapted from Raks Kitchen but I changed the stuffing according to my taste. This is a must try if you love the stuffed buns (My family loves the stuffed buns from Caesar’s Bakery) and it will definitely satisfy your craving for a savoury bun while having your evening tea.

Stuffed Buns

Over to the recipe now.. I have used soy milk in place of cow’s milk. You can use any kind of dairy free milk of your choice.

For the dough preparation:

For stuffing:

Method of preparation:

1. Warm the soy milk and add sugar to it. Add the yeast to it and mix well.

2. Take the required amount of flour, make a dent at the centre, add the olive oil, water, salt and the yeast mixture which was kept aside (step 1).

3. Make a smooth dough out of the mixture and put it in a greased bowl covered with a cling wrap. Leave it for an hour on the counter top or inside the microwave (for the dough to double in volume).

4. While the dough is resting, we can prepare the stuffing. Pour the oil into the pan, throw in the cumin seeds and once they splutter, throw in the mustard.

5. After the mustard splutters, add chopped ginger, chopped garlic and chopped shallots in order. Once the shallots are light brown, add the curry leaves, grated broccoli  and carrot. Add turmeric powder and slit green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes until the vegetables become tender and half cooked.

6. Add the salt and switch off the flame. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

Lets go back to our dough now which would have raised and doubled in volume.

7. Knead the dough again and make 6 balls of equal size.

8. Line a baking tray with a foil, grease with olive oil and arrange the balls with enough spaces between them.

9. Roll the stuffing into small balls now by making sure that they are half the size of rolled buns.

10. By now, the rolled buns would have raised again.  Take each one of them, insert the stuffing in the middle and close it by pulling the edges together. Brush them with olive oil.

11. Preheat the oven to 190 degree celcius and bake for 17-20 minutes or until the top crust turns light brown in colour. Brush with dairy free butter (I used Nuttelex) or oil and let them cool.  Yummy buns are ready to be served.

I hope you enjoyed the recipe and please feel free to leave your comments.