Masala Stuffed Buns/ Spicy Dinner Rolls

I have been wanting to bake this for a long time now. Finally got some time and the mood to do these. I personally felt the effort put in was worth it for the results. This is easily available in India however finding these here in US is not easy. Sharing this for everyone who has been craving to try this :-)!!!!!. Baking does require patience hence if it does not come out right the first time don't loose heart; try again. Baking requires the exact measurements to get it right. I enjoy baking; I hope you do too.

Ingredients for the Bun	Quantity
All Purpose Flour	2 cups +1/4 cup
Sugar	2 tbsp
Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise Yeast	1 envelope = 2 + 1/4 teaspoons
Salt	¼ tsp
Milk	½ cup
Water	¼ cup
Butter	2 tbsp
Oil	1 tsp
Sesame seeds	For sprinkling on the buns
Ingredients for the filling	Quantity
Onion	1 small , chopped fine
Carrots	½ cup chopped fine
Potato	½ cup, boiled and mashed
Peas	¼ cup chopped fine
Bell Peppers Green or Red ( I have used red to give more color)	¼ cup chopped fine
French Beans	¼ cup chopped fine
Green chillies	2 chopped fine
Garam masala	½ tsp
Chat Masala (Optional)	½ tsp
Salt	to taste
Turmeric Powder	¼ tsp
Oil	2 tbsp

Method of Preparation for the filling:

• Pour oil to the non-stick pan; when it’s warm enough add chopped onions and let it fry until it becomes slightly brown.
• Add all the vegetables to it except potato. Stir at regular intervals, keep it covered and let it cook.
• Add Turmeric powder, chillies, salt & garam masala to the above mixture. Add the potatoes. Mix it well.
• Set it aside and let it cool down completely.*

Note*: Keep the filling ready before making the dough.

Method of preparation for the bun:

• In a large bowl combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt.
• Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (130ºF).
• Add the above to the flour mixture. With the help of electric mixer beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic; apply oil to the dough.
• Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. It would double in size.
• Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. With the help of rolling pin roll the dough enough where you can comfortably stuff 1 tbsp full of filling/masala.
• Now close it well with no open ends. The shape should be round with slightly flat base.
• Grease the baking tray with oil, place these buns; sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the buns and place the same in the oven.
• Allow 20 minutes baking time or until done at 375 degree F (Temperature settings of each oven is different hence the baking time differs)
• Remove the baking tray from oven; do brush them with additional butter if desired. Serve it warm; these are now ready to be enjoyed.