Chicken Balti Pie

Method

1. 1

   Cook the onion in a large pan with some olive oil.

2. 2

   Once softened add the red pepper and garlic.

3. 3

   Add in all the spices and a splash of water and stir well to mix all the spices in.

4. 4

   Add a little black pepper, then the chicken breasts.

5. 5

   Seal the chicken and stir well, then add the tomato purée, the tinned tomatoes and a pinch of sugar.

6. 6

   Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened.

7. 7

   Transfer to an ovenproof pie dish, and trim the puff pastry down to fit your dish.

8. 8

   Lay the pastry over the top and tuck the edges in, and brush with a beaten egg.

9. 9

   Pop into the oven at 180°C for around 25 minutes, or until golden brown, portion up and serve.