Ingredients:

• 6 potatoes, quartered
• 2 kumara, quartered
• 250g cherry tomatoes, cut
• 2 capsicums, chopped
• 3 carrots, grated
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 chilli, finely chopped
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 7 brown mushrooms, chopped
• 4 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp wholemeal flour
• 1 tbsp NZEALTH 4 spice paste
• 1 tsp NZEALTH 14 spice sprinkle
• 1 tbsp Himalayan salt
• Olive oil (for greasing tins)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Potatoes & Kumara:

• Boil the potatoes and kumara in water with 1 tbsp of Himalayan salt and 1 tsp NZEALTH 14 spice sprinkle.
• Simmer until soft, then drain.

2️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients:

• Chop mushrooms, onions, capsicums, garlic, chilli, and parsley.
• Grate the carrots and parmesan.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters.

3️⃣ Make the Potato Mixture:

• Mash the drained potatoes and kumara.
• Add the grated parmesan, egg, and 2 tbsp of wholemeal flour.
• Mix thoroughly until well combined.

4️⃣ Prepare the Filling:

• Stir-fry onions in olive oil until soft.
• Add grated carrots, mushrooms, garlic, and chilli.
• Season with 1 tbsp NZEALTH 14 spice sprinkle and 1 tbsp NZEALTH 4 spice paste.
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes, then gradually incorporate the mince, cooking until fully done.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

5️⃣ Assemble the Pies:

• Grease baking tins with olive oil.
• Form handful-sized potato balls and press them evenly into each tin, covering the base and sides.

6️⃣ Fill the Pies:

• Add the mince filling to each tin.

7️⃣ Create the Top Layer:

• Form more handful-sized potato balls.
• Flatten each ball into a round patty using baking paper.
• Place the potato patties on top of the filled tins.

8️⃣ Seal the Pies:

• Use a spatula to gently press the edges inward, sealing the pies.

9️⃣ Bake:

• Bake until golden brown.

🔟 Serve & Enjoy:

• Serve with your favorite salad or enjoy on its own!