Mini Aubergine Pies

Preheat the oven to 200C. Into a small bowl whisk together chia seeds and 3 tbsp warm water. Place the aubergines whole in a baking tray, and roast for 30 minutes. Scoop out and roughly chop the flesh, compost the skin. Place the aubergine flesh in a bowl, along with crumbled feta, salt and pepper. If you want to add spices, now is a good time. Cumin, cinnamon, curry, coriander and chili are good options.

Roll out the pastry and cut out round shapes, using a pastry cutter or glass rim. Place a small amount of the aubergine filling onto the pastry circles. Close the edges using a fork to seal. Place the pies on a lined oven tray. Brush the mini pies with milk and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.