Indian Hot-Water Crust Pies

Two savory picnic pies, one vegetarian and one chicken, encased in a crisp, golden hot water crust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 4571.3 kcals 9142.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 507.8 grams 1015.6 grams
Fat 219.1 grams 438.1 grams
Protein 142.1 grams 284.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
2 pies
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
2
piece
Egg Yolks
beaten, to glaze
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
2
tbsp
Urad Dal
black lentils
Meat
800
g
Chicken Breasts
boneless, skinless, cubed
NutsSeeds
10
piece
1
1
Table Salt
to taste
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
5
clove
Garlic
crushed and chopped
1
1
Table Salt
to taste
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
200
g
Solid Vegetable Fat
plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
8
piece
4
piece
Red Chillies
chopped
2
piece
White Onions
medium, finely chopped
2.5
cm
Root Ginger
fresh, grated
2
piece
Tomatoes
finely chopped
5
piece
2
piece
White Onions
large, sliced
2.5
cm
Root Ginger
fresh, grated
1
400g can

Steps

  • Grease two 20cm springform cake tins with vegetable fat.
  • Boil potatoes for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Soak lentils in boiling water for five minutes and drain.
  • Fry spices, curry leaves, lentils, chillies, and onion in oil for five minutes before adding remaining veggie ingredients.
  • Toast coriander seeds and whole chillies over low heat until they change colour.
  • Crush coriander seeds and set aside, then fry fenugreek, chillies, and onions until browned.
  • Add aromatics and chicken, fry for five minutes, then simmer with tomatoes and remaining spices for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Rub butter into flours and pour in a boiling mixture of 400ml water, salt, and fat.
  • Knead the mixture on a floured surface to form a smooth dough.
  • Divide two-thirds of the dough in half and line the prepared tins.
  • Pack the cooled vegetarian and chicken fillings into their respective tins.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry to create lids for both pies.
  • Seal lids with egg yolk, crimp edges, make steam slits, and glaze with more egg.
  • Bake for 1 hour until golden and cool on a wire rack.