Healthy Qassatat tal-Pizelli
These vibrant Pea Pies are one of Malta's staple foods, typically sold from shops called 'Pastizzeria'. This recipe is a healthy and vegan version of the traditional Maltese.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Pastry Ingredients
- 110 g Oat Flour
- 60 g Almond Flour
- 200 g Wholemeal Flour or gluten free flour blend
- 15 g Chia Seeds
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 100 g Soy-based Yogurt
- 40 g Light Soya Cream
- Dairy free milk if needed
Filling Ingredients
- 800 g Peas
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Curry
- ½ tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Prepare the filling
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until a creamy texture is achieved.
Prepare the pastry
- Place all dry ingredients in the bowl of your mixer or food processer and pulse until well blended.
- Add in olive oil, yogurt & cream & pulse.
- Transfer ingredients to a bowl and kneed until a dough is formed. If the dough is not very elastic, add some milk until it’s easy to roll out.
- Roll out dough und cut 8 round circles the size of a regular cereal bowl.
- Place one heavy tablespoon of filling into each circle.
- Fold the edges towards the centre to form pleats all around.
- Bake for around 25 minutes at 180 degrees until golden brown.