Curried Baskets Filled with Mushrooms in Mayonnaise

This is an original cold first course which looks quite elaborate. The baskets are made with the feather-light pastry of the cheese straws and although they seem slightly fiddly to do the first time it is really worth it for their appearance and taste. You need 12 fairy cake or patty tins and a round, fluted pastry cutter approximately 3 in (