Caribbean Vegetable Patties Recipe (Hand Pie)

Step 1: To begin making the Caribbean Vegetable Patties recipe, for the crust, sift together flour, salt, turmeric and curry powder in a large bowl

Step 2: Cut butter into small pieces and mix it into flour mixture till it is crumbly

Step 3: Make a well in the centre and add water

Step 4: Mix gently until a dough forms, then wrap dough in cling wrap and put in refrigerator for 1 hour

Step 5: Meanwhile, make the filling

Step 6: Heat oil in a skillet

Step 7: Add onion, ginger, garlic, chopped vegetables and cook till they become soft

Step 8: Add salt, all spice powder, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder  and cook for a few more minutes

Step 9: Remove from heat and let cool a little

Step 10: To assemble patties, remove dough from refrigerator and divide into equal portionsRoll each piece into a 6-inch circle

Step 11: Brush a little water around the edge of the circle and place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the middle

Step 12: Fold in half and crimp the edges with a fork then gently pierce the centre with the fork to allow steam to escape

Step 13: Apply butter on it

Step 14: Once all patties are assembled, bake on a lightly oiled sheet pan at 215 degree for 25 minutes or until they're crisp

Step 15: Serve hot