Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 14 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 12 teaspoons curry powder
  • 14 teaspoon turmeric
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup seedless raisin
  • 10 ounces frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 12 lb chicken, cooked,cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 lbs frozen bread dough, thawed

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over miedum heat.
  • Add onion and celery to skillet and cook 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir in the broth until well blended and smooth.
  • Stir seasonings and raisins into onion mixture; cook stirring occasionally, 1 minute until mixture is thickened.
  • Stir chicken, peas and carrots into skillet; cook another 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • On a well floured board, roll one piece into an 8 inch circle.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup filling into center of circle.
  • With a pastry brush, gently brush a small amount of water along the edge of the circle.
  • Fold half the dough over, enclosing the filling and forming a half moon.
  • Crimp the edges with the tines of a fork.
  • Place the turnover on baking sheet.
  • Prepare remaining turnovers, using remaining dough and filling.
  • Bake 4 at a time for 15 to 17 minutes until browned.
  • Let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.