Tandoori Chicken Bites

Heat oven to 450 F (230 C). Lightly dust counter with flour. Roll out pastry dough into a thin square, about 12 by 12 in. (30 x 30 cm). Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut pastry into strips, 2 in. (5 cm) wide, then cut crosswise into 2-in. (5-cm) squares. Divide squares evenly on a baking sheet.

In a medium bowl, combine tandoori paste with tzatziki or yogourt. Add chopped chicken and stir until evenly coated; set aside. Finely chop spinach. Thinly slice green onions. Slice each tomato into 3 rounds.

Dollop 1 tsp (5 mL) mascarpone onto centre of each pastry square. Top with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of chicken mixture. Sprinkle with spinach and onions. Dot each square with a slice of tomato.

Bake until pastry is golden, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander or basil and serve hot or at room temperature on a large platter.

Substitution Options

• Instead of one-bite apps, cut puff pastry into two individual pizzas or make one large pie.
• This topping combination also works well on pizza dough or nan.
• Substitute finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes for fresh.
• Finely chopped red onion is a fine substitute for green onion.
• Finely diced tofu works well, if you prefer a vegetarian version.