Irish-Indian Shepherds Pie

Step 5: Toast aromatics & rice the potatoes

  • Aloo masala topping

    • yukon gold potatoes
      1200 g8-10
    • gruyere
      , shredded
      50 g
    • milk
      50 g
    • butter
      30 g
    • green thai chile
      , minced
      1
    • garlic
      1 clove
    • fresh ginger
      1-inch piece
    • cumin seeds
      a sprinkle
    • black mustard seeds
      a sprinkle
    • turmeric powder
      a sprinkle
    • salt
      to taste
    • neutral oil
      a spoonful

Add a drizzle of oil to the pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the black mustard seed and cumin seed, until the black mustard seeds start to pop.

Toss in the remaining green chile, garlic, and ginger, along with turmeric. for about a minute or so. Add it to a small bowl and set it aside.

Rice or mash all of the cooked potatoes in a bowl and then stir in the aromatic spice oil mixture. Mix until cohesive.

Add the butter and milk to adjust the texture. Lastly, add half of the shredded cheese.

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