Spicy Khara buns..

Coarsely grind all the ingredients together except chilli flakes.

Heat a small saucepan on low heat.

Add oil. Add all the ground ingredients and fry on low flame for 2-3 minutes.Turn off the heat and add the chilli flakes.

In a bowl mix flour, yeast , sugar,salt and the ground ingredients.

Add eggs and curd.

Instead of eggs you can add 4 tbsp of thick fresh cream.

Add warm water. Knead for 6-7 minutes. The dough will be sticky. Do not add extra flour.

Add oil. Knead for another 3-4 minutes.

Shape it into a ball and transfer it to a well oiled bowl.Cover it with cling film. Let it rise.

Let the dough double in volume.Now punch down the dough gently and knead for a minute or two.

Divide the dough into 35 equal ball . Cover the dough with cling film .

Keep it for the second proofing.

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

Apply water with a brush and sprinkle chia seeds/ poppy seeds.

Make a tent with aluminium foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Now take the tin out .Discard the aluminium foil and apply salted butter or beaten egg.

Keep the bun back in the oven and and bake for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown crust is formed. Take the buns out and apply butter liberally.