Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

What makes this dish special

Shepherd's pie is a classic dish that originated in Britain. It's a wholesome meal in itself, normally made with meat, but this recipe is a vegetarian version. It's an assortment of vegetables cooked together with tomato sauce and then topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. The flavors of the garlic and sauteed onion give it all the flavor. It is a full meal in itself, with carrots rich in vitamins and minerals, mushrooms with other minerals and protein, green peas full of proteins, and potatoes full of carbs. Mushrooms also have a lot of fiber.

Recipe

Ingredients: * 2 medium carrots, chopped finely * 200g mushrooms, sliced thinly * 0.5 cup frozen green peas * 1 medium onion, chopped finely * 2 Tbsp butter * 0.5 tsp red chili flakes * 0.5 tsp black pepper powder * 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (maida) * 1 tsp garlic, chopped finely * Salt to taste * 2 Tbsp tomato paste/puree * 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional) * 0.5 cup water * 4 medium potatoes, boiled * 0.5-1 cup hot milk, as needed * 2 Tbsp oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius on bake mode.
2. In a pan, heat the oil. Add the garlic and onion. Saute until the onion starts to change color.
3. Add the carrots and mushrooms, saute for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the green peas, basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well and add the tomato paste and flour. Stir to coat the vegetables.
5. Add the water, mix well, and turn the heat to minimum. Let it simmer.
6. In the meantime, peel and mash the potatoes. Add the butter, salt, and pepper and mix well. Gradually add the hot milk while mixing to get a fluffy potato mixture.
7. Switch off the vegetables. Layer them on the bottom of the baking dish.
8. Top with the mashed potatoes, pat smooth, and make a pattern with a fork.
9. Bake in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes on bake mode, followed by 5-10 minutes on grill mode to get a nice golden brown color.
10. Serve hot, but let it cool for 7-8 minutes before serving.

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