Pear and Chicken Bastilla | Recipe | Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, halves or slices, in juice, drained
• 2/3 cup dark raisins
• 1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts or pistachios
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1-1/3 cups finely chopped onions, preferably sweet
• 4 to 6 teaspoons garam masala or other curry spice blend
• 2 to 4 teaspoons finely minced garlic
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 sheets filo dough
• Unsalted butter, melted or vegetable oil, as needed
• Yogurt Dressing (Recipe follows)
• YOGURT DRESSING
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro