Directions

Prepare dough

• Dissolve the sugar and water together and add the yeast. Leave for 8 – 10 minutes until frothy.
• Shift the flour into a bowl, add the yeast mixture and stir in the oil.
• Mix all ingredients together and knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Keep the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and leave it to rise for 3 hours.

Make the filling

• Heat oil in a pan and stir fry all the ingredients for the filling together for 15 minutes until cooked.

Make the Kolcatte/Bao

• Knead the risen dough until smooth.
• Roll the dough in a circular form and divide into 6 balls.
• Roll each ball flat about ¼ inch thick.
• Place filling into the center of each of the rolled ball.
• Gather up the sides one fold at a time like an accordion.
• Steam the finished product for 15 minutes or until opaque.
• Serve with hot mint chutney.