Steps for preparing pie crust:-
Pre-heat oven at200*c for 10 minutes
Rub the mixture with your finger tips until it resembles fine bread crumbs.
Add the iced water and bring the mixture together to form a firm dough.
Cover in cling wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, grease a tart case with removable bottom with oil.
On a floured surface ,roll out the pastry to 5 mm in thickness and around 5-6 cm larger than your tart case .
Lift the pastry with your rolling pin and drape it over your tart case( I used 2 tart pan) so there is over hang of pastry into the sides of the case.
Gently push the pastry into the sides of the case, taking care not to stretch or tear it.
Prick some small holes with fork.
Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Place a large baking paper in pastry case and fill with uncooked beans or rice.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, than remove the baking paper and beans/rice.
Bake again for 5 more minutes or until crust turns golden in color.
Remove crust from oven and keep aside to cool down completely.
Steps for preparing quiche filling:-
To caramelize the onions, heat the butter in a pan with 1 tsp of olive oil.
Add the sliced onions and 3tbsp of sugar ,cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes ,keep stirring all the time.
When onions are caramelized turn off the heat and keep aside .
In another pan heat oil add garlic, Sautee for few seconds.
Add diced mushroom, zucchini and bell pepper.
Add salt, chili flakes, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes and pepper powder.
Sautee for few second and turn of the heat.
Mix the vegetable mixture with caramelized onion.
Allow the filling to cool down completely.
Steps to assemble Quiche:-
Preheat oven at 180*c for 10 minutes
Spread the veggie mixture on the prepared crust .
Pour the creamy paneer and milk mixture on top of veggies.
Make sure it doesn’t reach the brim and overflow.
Add sliced cherry tomatoes and grated cheese on top .
Bake for 20-25 minutes or till the top becomes golden in color.
Take it out of oven .
Let it cool for few minutes.
Cut into wedges and serve hot.
