Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup fruit chutney
  • 185 g canned chunk style tuna, flaked & drained
  • salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese

Method

  • Cook the riuce in boiling water until tender, drain thoroughly.
  • Gently fry the onion and curry powder in butter until softened, add the celery and cook another minute.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, stir for a minute or two and then gradually stir in the milk and cook, stirring until boiling.
  • Add the fruit chutney, tuna, salt, nutmeg, rice & parsley. Remove from heat & slowly stir in the eggs.
  • Turn into a 23cm x 12cm loaf tin, lined with aluminium foil, smooth top & sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake at 180.C for 35-45 mins or until browned, remove from oven and leave for about 5 mins before turning out.