Besan Chickpea Flour Pastry

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This is such a healthy pastry, and has a nutty savoury taste. I use it for all kinds of vegetarian pies and tarts, either as the shell, or as the pastry top/lid.

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Steps

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Whizz the flour and salt together in a food processor.

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With the motor running , add the olive oil and process until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

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Add just enough water to form a malleable , slightly sticky dough.

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Roll out the pastry as needed on a floured board , or between two pieces of cling wrap.

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To bake a bind : prick all over the pastry with a fork , cover the pastry with a layer of foil and place either pastry weights or some dry beans or rice on the foil.

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Bake at 180c for 15 minutes , remove from oven , take off the foil and leave to cool , before proceeding with the filling of your choice.

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Ingredients

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besan flour, salt, olive oil, cold water