Kumara, Spinach And Feta Parcels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large kumara, cubed
1 teaspoon chicken stock
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups frozen spinach
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 olives, sliced
100 g feta cheese, crumbled
3 sheets phyllo pastry
sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 180 degrees.
Cut the kumara into very small cubes. place in a saucepan containing the chicken stock and water and cook until tender.
Place the cooked Kumara into a large bowel.
Retain the stock from the kumara and to it add chopped onion and frozen spinach. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has defrosted.
Remove from heat and pour spinach and onion mixture into a seive to allow excess water to be squeezed out.
Add the spinach and onion to the kumara. Add Garam Masala and 1 tblsp sesame seeds. Mix together.
Take 3 sheets of Filo and lay on top of each other. (Use a clean, dry, flat surface).
Into the middle of the filo place half the kumara and spinach mixture.
Sprinkle over half the sliced olives and half the crumbled feta.
Fold the filo like a parcel, sealing the edges with a brush of milk.
Brush milk over top af parcel and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional).
Place in oven for 30 minutes or until the Filo is Golden brown.
I served this with tomato and chive salad.