Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 425 g tuna, drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 cup grated cheese, I would use a sharp cheddar

Method

  • Pre heat oven to 190c.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion, garlic, carrot and celery until the vegetables are softened (5-8 minutes).
  • Stir in the curry powder and flour and cook for further minute.
  • Add the milk and whisk briskly until thickened and smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Stir the tuna, cooked rice and lemon juice through the sauce, then transfer mix to an ovenproof dish.
  • Top with the grated cheese and cook in oven until golden brown and bubbling-about 30 minutes.