Mushroom Pie, Veg Mushroom and Spring Onion Pie
by Tarla Dalal

Homemade pie crusts with a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture are topped with a scrumptious topping of mushrooms and spring onion greens in a creamy white sauce base.

The combination of spring onion greens and mushrooms is really outstanding, and when topped with loads of cheese and baked, it is truly a recipe to remember.

You can serve this as an evening snacks or as a starter at a party . Make sure you serve it immediately to enjoy the cheesiness and crunch.

You can also try other mushroom recipes like the Mushroom Snack and the Mushrooms Stuffed with Paneer .

Mushroom Pie, Veg Mushroom and Spring Onion Pie

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Mushroom Pie, Veg Mushroom and Spring Onion Pie recipe - How to make Mushroom Pie, Veg Mushroom and Spring Onion Pie

For The Pie Crust
3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup butter
a pinch of salt

For The Mushroom and Spring Onion Filling
1 cup sliced mushroom (khumbh)
1/2 cup spring onion greens
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup white sauce
salt and to taste

Other Ingredients
3/4 cup grated processed cheese

Method
For the pie crust

Sieve the flour in a deep bowl, add the butter and salt and rub in with your fingertips.
Add about 1½ tbsp of ice-cold water to make a dough.
Roll out the dough into a 200 mm. (8”) diameter circle.
Arrange the rolled out dough in a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter loose bottom pie dish.
Press the dough into pie dish and prick with a fork on the bottom and sides.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes. Keep aside.

For the mushroom and spring onion filling

Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the green chillies, garlic paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the mushrooms, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the white sauce, spring onion greens, salt and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

How to proceed

Put the mushroom and spring onion mixture in the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over it and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
Cut into 6 equal wedges and serve immediately.