Easy Keema Canapés
Ingredients
- 2 packs ready rolled puff/shortcrust pastry (@sainsburys own brand doesn't contain alcohol)
- 500g lamb/chicken mince
- 2 bags of mozzarella cheese
- 2 - 3 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 - 1.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 6 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 large tomato diced
- 2 handfuls of canned sweetcorn OR 1 diced pepper
- Coriander to garnish
Preparation
Heat oil in a wide pan and once hot add the diced onion, salt, and garlic. Wait for the onion and garlic to soften and become translucent before adding spices, about 8 - 10 minutes.
Add the ground spices and sauté for 2 mins and then add the mince. Keep stirring as the mince cooks to prevent it from clumping. Once the mince is cooked all the way through add the tomato and sweetcorn (or pepper if you are using this), cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the filling is dry.
Cut 1 sheet of ready rolled pastry into 40 squares, 8 × 5 squares in total. Using a gentle hand, push the pastry squares into a mini muffin tin one by one. Place a little of the filling into each square. Then tear off some mozzarella and add a small piece on top. Finish with a sprinkling of coriander.
Bake the canapés in a hot oven, gas mark 6 (electric 200°C, 400°F) for between 10 - 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a plastic butter knife to go around the pastry to loosen while still warm. Allow to cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes before removing. Serve hot or cold and enjoy!