Indian Curry Puffs @ Green Shack, Jalan Tun Perak, Ipoh
December 6, 2009 | 5,025 views
Mr Murugiah manning the stall with his beloved wife, on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Ipoh
How was your weekend dear readers? Mine was a most-packed weekend spent in the Klang Valley, which saw me trudging along for the PC Fair extravaganza over at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (which brought to mind the comparatively pathetic Ipoh’s version in Stadium Indera Mulia, with booths packed so closely you’ll be thanking your lucky stars you do not suffocate to death!), eating around here and there, but not before I paid my virginal visit to Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.
That was solely work, mind you. Not some leisurely sight-seeing excursion nor involvement in any political bickering over at Putrajaya. And the unbelievably UN-user-friendly routes, maps, signboards and directions all over the place, whereby I could not even determine which precinct I was at, and which building was which. Needless to say, I spent a good half an hour in search of a particular block in Putrajaya. Shucks, big time.
Hot, and crispy curry puffs fresh from the wok (RM0.40/USD0.10 each)
Anyway, due to a serious lack of sleep, I’ll be the first to jump at the opportunity to drift into slumberland. But not before I write a brief one on this green shack of a stall, on Jalan Tun Perak in Ipoh – the road parallel to Jalan Tun Abdul Razak which houses THIS particular Tauge Ayam stall.
Madam Angeline arms-deep in her work, dipping them into the batter and frying them in the cauldron of boiling oil
Mr Z once again, was the one who introduced me to this 30 years+ humble stall, that sells various deep-fried snacks of Indian origin. From their signature Pisang Goreng (banana fritters) to Mr Z’s favourite curry puffs, as well as an array of ‘Cucur’ (fritters in Malay), and other unknown items. Bear in mind that this stall, named M.A Catering & Pisang Goreng Stall, sells only vegetarian snacks, meaning no meat in the puffs.
Grab your tong and make your choices. Tough ones eh?
Curry Puffs, ‘Cucur’, and Tapioca fritter.
The curry puff was indeed the show-stealer here. Loaded with curried potatoes only (none of those sweet potatoes variety, nor a boiled egg or two), the words ‘traditional’ and ‘authentic’ come to mind, when describing these delightful snacks. Packing a slight punch in comparison to the usual ones from Malay ‘warung’, Green Shack’s curry puffs triumphed in the flavour department, though the skin was not of the flaky variety, hence not as crispy, but slightly chewy. The piece of vegetable fritter (cucur) was good, especially paired with the supplied garlic chili sauce.
“Green Shack” aka the Indian fritters stall on Jalan Tun Perak, Ipoh
The myriad of fritters was astounding, and every single piece is priced at only 40 cents. Dirt-cheap? You bet. Almost akin to school canteen’s pricing, the pieces of fritters are not of shabby portions either. Substantial enough to fit their role as tea-time companions, you may find yourself coming back again and again for the other selections.
M.A Catering & Pisang Goreng Stall (aka Green Shack)
HQ Add : No 25, Laluan Buntong Jaya 8,
RPT Buntong 3 Tambahan,
Buntong 30100 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Tel No : 6016-548 3622, 6016-5906597, 6014-602 4283
Owners : P. Murugiah and J. Angeline
** The green shack that sells the freshly fried snacks is located on Jalan Tun Perak, the road parallel to Jalan Tun Abdul Razak which runs from the bus terminal of Ipoh, near to Medan Kidd. **
Opens from about 3.30pm daily, until runs out, or about 6-7pm.
Curry Puff, Banana Fritters etc @ Green Shack, Jalan Tun Perak, Ipoh | Motormouth From Ipoh – A Malaysian Food Blog…
A shack selling delicious variety of fritters, and all vegetarian. They do catering services as well. M.A Catering’s the name. The puff is loaded with curried potatoes, which is slightly spicy, yet tasty….
my favourite kuihs of all remained curry puffs 🙂 nothing could beat it!
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curry puffs! my favourite =)
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the indians make the best curry puff, yes! do u know this canning garden along hollywood coffeeshop, a few indian ladies do the frying there and then.. their curry puffs full of fillings as well.. i like the cho ko dok.. the ubi kayu with coconut..
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Which one in Canning Garden? in Hollywood itself?
But I like the stall in that coffee shop, selling fried nin gou, sweet potatoes, bananas etc.
Chinese one.
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Great photography. BTW I like the picture of the Menteri Besar. Way 2 go…
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Aiyo …. don’t point that out. *_*
Hehehe, maybe he’s just slow to take that down.
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thanks for sharing…must go n try one day!!! btw, totally agree with U, Ipoh PC fair sucks…..air cond not cold enough, super congested….and bit smelly with sweat due to the crowd….lol, forgive me, but I really dont like visiting. Last time they had in Yuk Choy also the same….
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Yeah, in KL, the place is fully air-conditioned, even at the most jammed sections, we did not even break a sweat.
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heh, u might have had it easy in putrajaya if u were trying to get to a gov’t office, since they’re mostly in precinct 1. it’s the other precincts that’ll have u tearing your hair out. and this is from someone who’s been to putrajaya at least 100 times for work…
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Hahahaa… true true. I was looking for government office, but they separate into different parcels, then got one-way traffic along the HUGE roundabout. Not to mention the serious dearth of parking lots around the vicinity!
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Whoa!
Totally agree with u – hate those sweet potatos in my curry puff! that;s more suited to sweet desserts not curry puffs!
Which remind sme.. got to blog abt my fav curry puff stall in in front of bangsar TMC! RM.50 – (for KL!!) and got chicken (not small piece either!) impressive!
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
50 cents darn cheap lah. Even the famous kaya puffs in Ipoh also sold for 70 cents each. Mini size also.
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In Penang, there’s a mobile seller that sell this type of curry puff and served with pickled onions when purchased.
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Pickled onions like those served with murtabak? eh, can go along ah?
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converting food to USD just makes is so affordable looking!
curry puffs, great at 3pm with black coffee. That’s just the sorta pick me up I need before hitting the running track too, i tell ya! (So long as not too greasy)
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Greasy curry puff, before the run. How ironic. LOL.
10 cents USD each huh? Like worthless.
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It’s hard to find such curry puffs these days. The popular ones are the flaky crusts, and they are often oily. Great find!
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Yeah, the same type I’ve been eating since I was small, from Chinese peddlers.
Nowadays the curry puff sellers pride on their HUGE, flaky, greasy creations, with eggs, sweet potatoes, potatoes and whatnots.
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Speaking of curry puffs, nothing beats those made by my grand auntie, an authentic Penang nyonya lady who speaks Hokkien,… what else?
I have yet to visit this nice, welcoming stall, because I don’t pass by this part of the city. Therefore, whenever the need to satisfy this ‘Indian tooth’ arise, I’ll nip over to Restoran Hong Kong, Canning Garden. Hope I got the name right. It is just beside the football field, manned by an elderly Indian couple.
Among the items I love over there are the ‘mini donuts’ (Name don’t know la) and the mashed green beans moulded into duck egg sizes (No name again…) Their other fritters are great too…Sorry, no name to give either.
How to order without names? The one finger rule…use one finger and point to what you want…this…this and …this! :DDD
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Yeah, those stuff you mentioned were available at this stall as well.
Oh the one beside the field. Last time the Chinese style of fritters also in there right? Now in New Hollywood.
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The green shack looks unique!
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My fav kuih!
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You should also try the stall in Kg. Kacang Puteh, Buntong which is just after the roundabout in First Garden. Its cheaper there and very good also.
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
The stall sells these type of kuih as well?
I know Kg Kacang Puteh for the many houses selling kacang puteh in their compound only.
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I think the curry puffs I had in SP – nicer – http://suituapui.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/wuthering-heights/
Btw, I can tell who your Indian curry puff man is supporting…politically! LOL!!!
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Aiks, that may not go down well with the current administration. Let’s hope he doesn’t notice my shots.
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Yes, the stall has all these goodies. Its a simple stall and they use wood fire. My favourites are the curry puffs, vadai and also the green peas ball. Really good stuff.
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