Directions for: Indian Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
4 cup leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 to 1 cup hot water
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp ajwain
cup milk
2 Tbsp yogurt
1 pinch salt
3 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 tsp ajwain seeds
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 Tbsp Italian mixed herbs (dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme)
1 pinch salt
1 lb(s) ground beef
1 cup crushed tomatoes
cup water
2 cup cooked brown lentils
1 cup grated mozzarella
2 Tbsp smoked paprika
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place a large pot over medium-low heat. Add leftover potatoes and water and stir with a wooden spoon until the potatoes begin to soften and get hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the butter, ajwain, milk, yogurt and salt and stir well until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
3. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When it is hot, add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add celery and stir and then add the spices and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the ground beef, stir and let it cook through, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and water and then stir in the cooked lentils and let simmer for 5 minutes. Pour into a 9 by 13 baking dish and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 30 minutes, until it is bubbling and hot.
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