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Curried Shepherd's Pie

Joshua Butt
Fusing the exotic tastes of Lahore with the comfort of a home made Shepherd's Pie
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine british, Indian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Large Pan
  • Oven Dish
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Ghee or cooking oil
  • 1 Large Onion Diced
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic Crushed
  • 1 Thumb sized bit of Root Ginger Crushed
  • 1 Chilli
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cardamon pods
  • 500 g Minced Lamb
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 250 g Mashed Potato
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1/4 pint Stock

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the potatoes then add them to a bowl of boiling water. Boil until soft enough to mash.
  • Mash the potatoes with butter and add salt/pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Over a medium heat fry the diced onion in ghee until soft before adding the garlic, ginger and chili.
  • Add the spices and stir well.
  • Stir in the tomato puree and mix well
  • Add the minced lamb and cook until brown.
  • Add the stock and bring to the boil before adding the peas.
  • Pour into an oven dish and cover in mashed potato.
  • Place into an oven preheated to 180°C/350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Keyword Curry, Fusion Food, Shepherds pie