These Chicken Keema-Stuffed Bao Buns combine soft, steamed buns with a rich, spicy chicken filling. Aromatic vegetables and seasonings elevate the keema, while steaming keeps the buns pillowy and light. Perfect as a fusion snack or festive treat, they balance textures, flavours, and visual appeal in every bite.
Combine dry yeast, sugar, and 80 ml of warm milk in a bowl. Stir well and let it rest for 10–15 minutes until frothy, ensuring the yeast is fully activated for soft buns.
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Prepare Dough
Add 200 g flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 70 ml warm milk to the yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Incorporate 1 1/2 tsp oil and tuck it neatly. Let the dough rest for 4–5 hours for maximum fluffiness.
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Shape and Steam Buns
Divide the dough into small balls, flatten slightly, fold, and place in a steamer. Steam for 15–20 minutes. Carefully remove and cool for 5 minutes, keeping them soft and pillowy for filling.
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Cook Chicken Keema
Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan. Add chicken keema and cook for 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, continue cooking for 3–5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Prepare Veggie Mix
Heat 2 tsp oil, sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers and tomatoes, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes. Stir in turmeric, red chilli, paprika, salt, and mix thoroughly.
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Combine Keema & Veggies
Add cooked chicken keema to the veggie mix. Sprinkle chicken masala, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes. Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, and spring onions. Cook another 3–5 minutes on medium heat.
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Stuff the Buns
Carefully open steamed buns and fill generously with the chicken keema mixture. Press lightly to secure filling. Garnish with chopped spring onions for freshness.