- Usha Imison, OWC Member & great cook
Shepherd’s Pie/Cottage Pie (made from ingredients available in India):
1/2 kilo mince beef or lamb,
1 finely chopped onion,
2 finely chopped cloves of garlic,
Diced carrots, beans & peas (optional),
1 Tbsp cornflour,
Herbs & condiments to taste
Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the onions & garlic. Add the meat, vegetables, bay leaf, tomato puree, stock cube, cornflour and condiments. Bring to boil and simmer on low flame till cooked. Adjust seasoning.
Pour into a pie dish when cooled and top with creamy mashed potatoes. Put in a hot oven till bubbling and brown. Bon Appetit