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Curry pot pie served in a ramekin on a wooden board
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Curry Pot Pie

Curry pot pie is a cozy baked dish with a creamy curry filling and flaky crust, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Curry Pot Pie
Servings: 2
Calories: 1002kcal

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 15 ml oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 100 g diced chicken or mixed vegetables
  • 5 g curry powder 1 tsp
  • 200 ml coconut milk ¾ cup
  • 5 g cornstarch mixed with 15 ml water 1 teaspoon + 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

For the topping

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg beaten (for brushing)
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Instructions

  • Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, and carrot 3 min.
  • Add chicken or veggies and curry powder. Cook 5 min.
  • Stir in coconut milk and cornstarch slurry. Simmer 3–4 min until thick.
  • Spoon into small baking dishes, cover with puff pastry, seal edges.
  • Brush with egg and bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min until golden.

Notes

Ingredient swaps
  • You can replace chicken with chickpeas, lentils, or extra vegetables for a vegetarian version.
  • Coconut milk can be swapped with cooking cream for a milder flavor, though coconut adds more warmth.
  • Use any mild curry powder you enjoy; this dish works best with one that isn’t overly spicy.
Technique tips
  • Cook the filling until slightly thick before adding the pastry so it doesn’t turn soggy.
  • Let the filling cool for a few minutes before topping with pastry to help it bake evenly.
  • Score the pastry lightly to help steam escape and keep the crust flaky.
Make-ahead and storage
  • The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
  • Once baked, leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven for best texture rather than the microwave.
Serving ideas
  • Serve with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
  • A spoon of yogurt or chutney on the side works well with the curry flavors.
Twist ideas
  • Add peas or mushrooms for extra texture.
  • Use puff pastry squares for individual pot pies.
  • Sprinkle nigella seeds or sesame seeds on top before baking for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5241IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 8mg