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Chicken & Potato Pizza Pie

Filling

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 500 g chicken, diced
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Chilli powder, to taste
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp jeeru (cumin)
• 500 g passata
• 500 g potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Grated cheese (enough to cover the filling)

Method

1. Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the onion until softened.
2. Add the garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken, salt, black pepper, chilli powder, vinegar, and jeeru. Cook until the chicken is almost done.
4. Stir in the passata and cook until the sauce has thickened.
5. Add the boiled potatoes, ketchup, and mayonnaise. Mix well until everything is combined. Allow the filling to cool slightly.

Pastry

Ingredients

• 4 cups plain flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 250 g cold butter, cubed
• 2 tbsp extra thick cream or double cream
• Cold milk (as needed)
• A little cold water (if needed)

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
2. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the cream.
4. Gradually add cold milk (and a little cold water if needed) until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions.

Assembly

1. Roll out one half of the dough and line a baking dish or pie dish.
2. Spread the chicken and potato filling evenly over the dough.
3. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
4. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges well.
5. Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Baking

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35–45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

Allow the pie to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.