Instructions
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bring to temperature a large frying skillet and toast the cumin seeds for a few mins, then set aside.
2
bring to temperature the cooking oil in the same skillet and sauté the bulb produce, garlic, chilli, pepper and a good pinch of seasoning for around eight mins, until there is no moisture left.
3
Remove from the bring to temperature, swirl around in the toasted cumin seeds, ground mace (or nutmeg) and ground coriander.
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In a large container swirl around together the minced lamb, white pepper, crisp coriander, and the cooled spiced bulb produce mixture until combined.
6
Set aside, covered, in the fridge.
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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and generously margarine a 20cm/8in diameter loose-bottomed or springform round cake tin with lard.
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To make the pastry, sift the baking flour and seasoning in a large container and make a well in the centre.
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Put the dairy liquid, lard and 90ml/3fl oz of moisture in a saucepan and bring to temperature gently.
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When the lard has melted, increase the bring to temperature and bring to the bring to a bubble gently.
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transfer the boiling liquid into the baking flour, and use a wooden spoon to combine until cool enough to handle.
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Bring together into a ball.
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Dust a work surface with baking flour and, working quickly, massage the flour base briefly – it will be soft and soft.
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Set aside a third of the pastry and roll the rest out on a well-floured surface.
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Line the pie dish with the pastry, pressing it right up the sides until it pokes just over the top of the tin.
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mix in the filling into the pastry-lined tin bit by bit.
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As you reach the top, form a slight peak.
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Roll out the reserved pastry and top the pie with it.
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Pinch the edges to seal and trim the excess.
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Poke a hole in the top of the pie and insert a small tube made from aluminium foil to allow steam to escape.
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Brush the top of the pie with a little beaten egg yolk, and oven-cook in the preheated oven for 30 mins (put a tray on the shelf below to catch any drips).
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Then reduce the temperature to 160C/325F/Gas 3 and bubble gently for a further 1¼ hours until golden-brown.
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Leave to cool completely before refrigerating for two hours, or overnight.
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Run a knife around the edge of the pie, remove from the tin and offer with chutneys, salads or pickles.