Rogan Josh shepherd's pie
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A harmonious marriage of British and Indian cuisine, Vivek Singh's Rogan Josh shepherd's pie recipe produces a truly stunning main that will help you through the long British winter. The level of spice can be tweaked depending upon your love of heat.
First published in 2015
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Ingredients
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Rogan Josh shepherd's pie mix
- 1.2kg lean diced lamb leg
- 3 onions
- 3 tbsp of Rogan Josh spice paste
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp of garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp of low fat natural yoghurt
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 100g of celeriac, peeled and finely chopped
- 100g of turnip, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp of coriander, chopped
- 4 tbsp of sunflower oil
Spice mix
- 2 star anise
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 3 green cardamom pods
Mashed potato topping
- 850g of mashed potatoes
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, optional
- 30g of half fat medium cheese, grated
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Method
1
To prepare the spices for the spice mix, grind using a pestle and mortar or coffee grinder and set aside
- 2 star anise
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 3 green cardamom pods
2
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan and add the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, and garlic
- 4 tbsp of sunflower oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp of garlic, chopped
3
Finely dice 2 of the onions and cut the other onion into thin rings. Once the garlic turns golden in colour, add the onion. Cook until the onions are soft
- 3 onions
4
Once soft, add the diced lamb leg and cook until browned and half-cooked, for 10-15 minutes. Add the chilli powder and Rogan Josh spice paste
- 1.2kg lean diced lamb leg
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 3 tbsp of Rogan Josh spice paste
5
Stir well for another 5 minutes then add the yoghurt. Cook for another 20 minutes until the meat is tender
- 2 tbsp of low fat natural yoghurt
6
Add the vegetables, then slowly stir in the spice mix, cook for another 5-8 minutes. Check the seasoning and add the coriander leaves
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 100g of celeriac, peeled and finely chopped
- 100g of turnip, peeled and finely chopped
- 10 tbsp of coriander, chopped
7
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6
8
Reheat the mashed potato in the microwave with a dash of water until piping hot. Stir in the turmeric (if using) and grated cheese until combined
- 850g of mashed potatoes
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, optional
- 30g of half fat medium cheese, grated
9
Transfer the meat to a pie dish and top off with a layer of the mashed potatoes. Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes
10
Remove the shepherd's pie from the oven and divide onto plates. Serve immediately
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