Berckuzh / Chapshoro
Chapshoro is a versatile yet simple dish of Hunza and Gilgit. Beef or mutton mince is stuffed between two flat breads and cooked over a skillet. It is a unique combination of spices, fats, bread and mince. It is served with apricot oil and salads. Apricot oil makes it a delicious and nutritional food to eat. It is also known as Hunza pie wnd is served in many Hunzai celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
For the filling:
- 1/2 lb. ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Gradually add the water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to the skillet. Add the salt, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Roll out each ball into a thin circle. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto one side of the circle.
- Fold the other side of the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges together to seal the filling inside.
- Place the chap shoro onto a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little vegetable oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chap shoro is golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney or dip.
Enjoy your delicious Hunza-style chap shoro!
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