2-3 sheets frozen short crust pastry sheets, thawed
1 x egg, lightly beaten
Curry leaves (optional)
Tomato or mango chutney to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 220˚C (200˚C fan forced).
Spray a medium non-stick frying pan with oil and place over a MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add mince and cook, browning well.
Add carrots and cook, stirring for 3 minutes then stir through the Keen's meal base and peas. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Place a baking tray in oven. Grease a 24cm (top) ovenproof pie dish. Line base and side with shortcrust pastry, trimming to fit and sealing any joins.
Spoon mince mixture into pastry case. Brush edges of pastry case with a little egg. Place another sheet of pastry over filling. Press edge with a fork to seal. Trim edge. Brush top with egg. Using a small knife, cut 2 small slits in top of pie to allow steam to escape. Decoratively press curry leaves on top and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until pastry is golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with tomato or mango chutney.
Recipe Tip
This is not a saucy meat pie but delicious nonetheless. You can use a pie maker for individual pies.