Ingredients

The Pastry

1. 1\\4 cup shortening
2. 1\\4 cup margarine
3. 1\\3 cup water (cold)
4. 1\\4 teaspoon salt
5. 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
6. 2 cups flour

   The Filling

7. 2 tablespoons margarine
8. 3\\4 pound ground beef
9. 1 small onion, finely diced
10. 1 teaspoon curry powder
11. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12. 1 teaspoon salt
13. 1 teaspoon pepper
14. 1\\2 cup beef broth (stock)
15. 1\\2 cup dry bread crumbs
16. 1 beaten egg

Preparation

The Pastry Preparation

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees Fahrenheit).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, curry powder and salt.
• Cut in margarine and shortening until mixture looks crumbly.
• Add water and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
• Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into 6-8 inch circles (approximately 1/8 inch thick).
• Cover with damp cloth until ready to use.

  The Filling Preparation

• Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
• Saute onion until limp and translucent.
• Add the beef, salt, pepper, curry powder and thyme and mix well.
• Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly.
• Add the breadcrumbs and stock and combine all the ingredients well.
• Simmer until liquid is absorbed. It should be moist but not watery
• Remove the skillet from the stove and preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• Uncover the dough circles and place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling on half of each..
• Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough circle over the meat filling. Use a fork to press edges. Lightly brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
• Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes or until the pastry are golden brown.
• That's it!