These are handy for picnics, in packed lunches or as a part of a meal. They benefit from the cucumber yoghurt – the freshness and zing cut through the meatiness of the pies and temper the heat from the chillies, so pairing it with them is definitely worth it. If you don’t have spring greens, any dark greens work, spinach or brussels tops for example.
Makes 8 pies
neutral oil (such as groundnut or sunflower) 2 tbsp
onion 1, finely diced
garlic 3 cloves, sliced
curry powder 1 tbsp
lentils 250g, checked for any rogue stones
spring greens 200g, tough stalks removed and leaves shredded
green chillies 2, diced
pre-rolled puff pastry 2 packets (each about 325g)
eggs 2, beaten
sea salt flakes a pinch
