Mixed Vegetable Pie
by Tarla Dalal
For many, the very mention of the word pie brings to mind a deliciously sweet dessert! But, pies mean more than that. The pie crusts can be filled with not just sweet somethings but also savoury stuff as in the case of this unforgettable Mixed Vegetable Pie.
Filled with loads of veggies, rice and macaroni, held together with creamy white sauce, and flavoured with peppy ingredients like chilli sauce and tomato ketchup, this pie is a really exciting mouthful! Chunks of pineapple add to the fun, by giving the pie occasional bursts of tangy juiciness!
One thing you need to ensure is that this pie must be served immediately on preparation – only then you can enjoy its real flavour and texture.
This pie needs just a bowl of simple soup like Tomato Soup or Cream Of Carrot Soup to add up to a filling meal.
Mixed Vegetable Pie recipe - How to make Mixed Vegetable Pie
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 8 servings
1 1/2 cups boiled mixed vegetables (carrot , I196 and green peas)
1 recipe short crust pastry
2 tsp oil
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1/2 cup cooked macaroni
1/4 cup canned pineapple cubes
3/4 cup cooked long grain basmati rice (chawal)
2 cups white sauce
2 tsp chilli sauce
2 tsp tomato ketchup
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the ginger-garlic paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the mixed vegetables and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the macaroni, pineapple and rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the white sauce, chilli sauce, tomato ketchup and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture into the shortcrust pastry and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over it and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 156 cal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 6.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 315.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 55.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 63.1 mg |
| Potassium | 52 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
The mixture of the pie has a very different combination of ingredients like rice, macaroni, pineapple etc., but it tastes delicious The combination sounds unique but interesting. The savoury crust with slight sweet and tangy mixture tastes super.