Herby Tomato Quiche

Pastry

1. Rub a little oil around a 17cm/7” round baking dish or tart tin and pre-heat the oven.
2. Put the flour and oil into a large bowl and stir with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Stir in the water.
4. Using your hands, gather the mix together to form a smooth ball of pastry dough.
5. Cover the pastry with parchment or cling film and rest it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6. Press the pastry into the prepared dish using your fingers.

Filling

1. Put the gram flour into a bowl and add enough water to make a smooth paste. Beat in the remaining water, tomato puree, brown sugar and basil, season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the pastry case.
2. Slice the tomatoes and spread these over the top.
3. Bake for 45-50 minutes.