Hi Flavio. Yes the preparation of the pastry and the pies are typical, but I added some other ingredients like chilli powder and garam masala, which wouldn't normally be found in a mince pie.

Those pies seem tasty! Is it a typical british recipe, I mean, the way you prepared the pies?

you're welcome :) let me know how it goes xx (I'm making mini quiche next!)

Craig, a big smile as thank :DDD. I copied all and I will to make these pies during the holidays as I have a bit more time. I loved them when I was in UK but never tried to make by myself.

Just fry the vegetables (veggies) then put them to one side, and fry the mince. I threw the fat out, but I think I should have kept it for the gravy, which I add last. Once the mince is browned, add the veggies back and add enough hot water to just about cover the mix. Let it simmer until it has lost almost all of the liquid. Keep tasting it and add what you think it needs. Mine needed a bit of salt. There are some nice mince pie recipes online, some add brown sauce, Worcester sauce, red wine etc. Once the liquid has reduced (boiled away) pour the mix into a sieve, and collect the juices in a pan. Use the juices to make a gravy which you will pour over your pies, before you put the lids on. Thicken it with corn flour if you have too. Again, taste it to see what it needs.