Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1                    onion -- finely chopped
   3                    garlic cloves -- finely chopped
   1      pound         ground beef -- lean
   1      tablespoon    curry powder
   1      teaspoon      - salt
     1/2  teaspoon      - freshly ground black pepper
     1/2  cup           bread crumbs -- dry
     1/2  cup           chicken stock -- or water
   2                    green onions -- finely chopped
                        ***pastry***
   2      cups          flour -- all purpose
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
     1/4  teaspoon      - salt
     2/3  cup           shortening or butter -- cold, diced
     1/4  cup           - ice water or more if necessary
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten

Preparation:

Heat oil in large heavy skillet. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring till onion wilts. Add ground meat. Cook, stirring until meat is browned and combined with onions. Sprinkle with curry, salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes. Stir in breadcrumbs and stock or water. Cook, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mixture should be thick but not dry. Stir in green onions. Make pastry by combining flour with turmeric and salt. Cut in butter or shortening until in tiny bites. Add water; gather into a ball. Roll out to about 1/4" thickness and cut into 4" circles. Gather remaining dough together and lightly cut out again. Place about 1 Tbsp. filling on each circle. Brush edges with lightly beaten egg, fold over and seal. Preheat oven to 400F. Place patties on cookie sheets lined with aluminum foil. Brush lightly with remaining lightly beaten egg. Bake 25 to 30 till browned. MAKES: Approx. 30 Patties These can be made ahead and frozen. SOURCE: Marion Kane, The Toronto Star