Curried Cauliflower Pasties

These cauliflower filled pasties are a labour of love be they can be made in advance. Combine with a generous green salad for a tasty meal.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 75 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the dough:

250 g Plain flour

2 tsp Ground turmeric

1 tsp Curry powder

150 g Butter (cut into cubes )

2 tbsp Milk of choice

For the filling:

½ Cauliflower

1 Onion

6 Mushrooms

1 Garlic clove

1 tsp Curry powder

½ tsp Smoked paprika

Salt & pepper

3 tbsp Tomato puree

1 vegetable stock cube

½ tsp Corn flour

Recipe:

  1. Make the dough. Put the flour, turmeric, curry powder, and baking powder into a food processor and blitz for 10 seconds, then add the butter and pulse for another 10 seconds. Gradually add ice cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, pulsing until the dough comes together. Tip onto a floured surface and knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap well and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the filling. Finely chop the cauliflower, mushroom, onion, and garlic. Add to a pan with the olive oil and cook for 5 minutes. Add the spices and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute, then add the tomato puree, cornflour, and stock cube. Cover the vegetables with water and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  3. Fill the dough. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into 4 pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough at a time. Roll the dough a little, then fold it onto itself and repeat 3 times to help create layers. Place a small plate upside down over the dough and cut into a circle. 
  4. Add about 3 tbsp of cauliflower filling to the centre of the circle. Fold up over the filling and seal using a fork. Place the pasties onto a large parchment-lined baking tray and brush with milk of choice. Make a little hole in the top to allow steam to escape. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden and piping hot throughout. Serve hot or cold.
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How to store

Store in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cooked filling can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.