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Shapale

Shapale is a crescent shaped Tibetan snack traditionally made by stuffing a variety of seasoned minced meats into bread and deep fried until golden. Eaten all-year-round, this yummy dish literally means meat (Sha) and bread (pale) in Tibetan.

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Main ingredientsMutton mince, Momo dough, Ginger, Garlic, Green chillies, Onion, Spring onions with greens, Red chilli powder, Crushed black peppercorns, Pak choy
CuisineTibetan
CourseSnack
Prep time30-35 minutes
Cook time45-50 minutes
Serve
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200 grams mutton mince
  • 8 readymade momo dough discs
  • 2 tablespoons oil + for deep frying
  • ½ tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 spring onion bulbs, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Crushed black peppercorns to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped spring onion greens
  • 2-3 pak choy, thinly sliced
  • Tomato chutney for serving

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add ginger, garlic and green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onion, spring onion bulbs and salt, mix and sauté till onions turn golden brown.
  3. Add red chilli powder and crushed black peppercorns and mix well.
  4. Add mutton mince, mix and sauté on high heat for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add spring onion greens and choy and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and spread the mixture on a plate and let it cool.
  6. Place some of the mixture on each momo dough disc, apply water on the edges and fold in half. Pinch the edges to seal and make a pattern.
  7. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, gently slide in the stuffed shapale and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  8. Arrange the shapale on a serving plate and serve hot with tomato chutney.
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