Spicy Curry buns..

Grind the tomato into smooth paste. Keep all the ingredients ready.

Heat a small pan , add oil . Add chopped onion .Stir it for 2 minutes.Add all the other ingredients.Stir well and cook until the gravy is thick.Turn off the heat. Let it cool.

In a bowl, mix flour, egg , 4 tbsp of tomato gravy , chopped coriander leaves, instant dry yeast, sugar and salt. Keep the balance tomato gravy.It can added to the chicken filling.

Mix it well.

Add water. If the dough is too thick,add 1-2 tbsp extra water.Knead well for 6 minutes.

Dough should be soft.Add oil.Kead for another 3-4 minutes.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a well oiled bowl.Cover it with cling film.

Keep it in a warm place.Let it rise.

Meanwhile prepare the filling.

In a pan , heat oil .Add the cooked tomato gravy .Now add chicken and rest of the ingredients. Add salt to taste.

Cook until the chicken is dry . Keep it aside.

Let the dough double in volume.

Now gently punch down the dough.

Knead for a minute or two.

Shape it into 20 equal balls

Each ball should be around 30 gms.

Keep 1 1/2 tbsp of filling inside.

Seal the edges.

Arrange it in a rectangular tin.Cover it with cling film.

Let it proof. It will take around 20 -25 mins for the second proofing.

Meanwhile pre heat the oven at 180 degrees C with top and bottom rods on.

Apply milk on the dough and sprinkle sesame seeds or chia seeds on top.

Make a tent with aluminium foil and cover the tin well.

Place it in the oven and bake for 20 mins.

Now remove the tin from the oven.Discard the aluminium foil.

Apply gently beaten egg or salted butter.

Place it back in the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Take the tin out and transfer the bread to the wire rack.Apply butter liberally.