This is a recipe my mum used to make when I was growing up and is still one of my favourites today. Its really quick and easy and everyone will love them. They are great hot or cold as a snack, fingerfood or with a garden salad for lunch or dinner.

This will make approximately 12 small triangles or 4 Large logs. The assembled uncooked curry puff can be wrapped in cling film and frozen for about 2 weeks then defrosted overnight in the fridge and baked in a preheated oven. Alternatively it can be kept uncooked in the fridge for 1 day, or cooked in the fridge for 2 days… but trust me they wont last that long!

INGREDIENTS

Filling
2 Cups of coarsely grated carrot (about 3 medium carrots)
1 medium finely diced onion
1 Stick of Finely diced celery
120 grams coarsely grated tasty cheese
1/2 a Red Capsicum finely diced
1/4 cup mayonaise
3 teaspoons Madras Curry Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 large tin of tuna drained
salt and pepper

4 sheets of ready rolled puff pastry

1 egg extra, lightly whisked for an egg wash

METHOD

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius

Mix all filling ingredient together until they are well combined.

Cut sheets of puff pastry into 4 square quarters and place about 2 heaped tablespoons on each quarter.

Using a pastry brush, brush around the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.

Fold the corner over each quarter to form a triangle with the filling inside and press out the air. Push down the edges with a fork and prick the top to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Place filled triangles onto a lined baking tray and brush with a little egg wash.

Bake for 25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Serve with garden salad and tomato sauce on the side. Delicious hot or cold.

VARIATIONS

Filo pastry makes a nice substitute for puff pastry, and will make less of an impact on your waistline. However if you use filo, you will not be able to freeze the uncooked puffs.

Any variety of fillings can be used just make sure the flavours go together and you dice them very small so they will cook properly. Tinned Salmon makes a good substitute for tinned Tuna.

You can make a variety of shapes with the puffs. Small triangles and squares are perfect for single serves, however if you are making a family meal you can also make large logs and slice accordingly.