Spicy Beef Puffs

Makes 20


Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
400g beef mince
1 tbsp curry paste
1 tomato, peeled and chopped
1 potato, cubed
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1kg ready-rolled puff pastry sheets
1 egg yolk, beaten

Mint Yoghurt Dip:
1 Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped
¼ tsp cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup (125ml) natural yoghurt
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint


Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and ginger and cook until golden. Add the mince and curry paste and stir until the beef is brown. Add the tomato and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the potato and ¼ cup (60ml) of water and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool, then stir in the mint.
2. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 210°C (415°F). Cut the pastry into 10cm diameter circles.
3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mince onto each circle. Fold the edges together and pinch to seal. Brush with the egg, place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp.
4. To make the mint yoghurt dip, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Serve with the samosas.

Nutrition per serve:
Protein 8g;
Fat 15g;
Carbohydrate 20g;
Dietary Fibre 1g;
Cholesterol 35mg;
1015 kj (240 cal)