Step 1 of 4
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Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic and ginger, then add the mince and all the spices. Cook until the meat is browned through. Leave to cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooled spiced mince with the beaten egg, chopped tomato and scallions. Mix well.
Step 3
Take 2 sheets of filo pastry and brush with melted butter. Place some filling in the centre and fold the pastry into a parcel. Brush more butter on the sealed edges. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry.
Step 4
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the parcels on all sides and edges until golden brown. Alternatively, brush all over with melted butter and bake at 180C for 10 to 15 minutes.
