Hearty Chicken and Ham Pie with Hot Water Crust Pastry

This hearty pie combines savory flavors with a rich, creamy filling, encased in a perfectly crisp pastry, making it an ideal dish for any pie lover looking for something deeply satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy your cooking!

Ingredients:
For the Hot Water Crust Pastry:

Water, as needed for dough
Salt, to taste
Butter and lard (or solid vegetable fat as a substitute for lard)
Flour, as required
For the Filling:

½ kg chicken mince
1/4 cup chopped onion
½ tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp crushed red chili
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp garam masala powder
½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Butter, for cooking
Diced ham, quantity as desired
Sliced mushrooms, as needed (chestnut or button mushrooms recommended)
Flour, for thickening
Chicken stock, as needed
Double or heavy cream
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Egg for egg wash
Directions:

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