A vegetarian spin on classic Shepherd’s pie, infused with fragrant garam masala spice. It is packed with lentils, carrots and peas, and is topped with a smooth spiced mashed potato lid. Sided with a fresh cucumber salad, this dish has everything and more!
Garam Masala Shepherd’s Pie
Garam Masala Shepherd’s Pie
with lentils & a cucumber salad
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Carrot
- Cornflour
- Cucumber
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Leaves
- Lentils
- NOMU Garam Masala Rub
- NOMU Indian Rub
- Nutritional Yeast
- Onion
- Onions
- Peas
- Potato
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Milk (optional)
- Butter (optional)
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
SPICED MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potato pieces and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, a knob of butter (optional), and ½ the Indian rub. Season to taste.
FILLINGS FOR YOU
In a bowl, combine the corn flour with 100ml of water. Mix until dissolved. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and the carrot chunks. Fry for 5-6 minutes until starting to soften, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the garam masala and the remaining Indian rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the drained lentils, the peas, and the diluted corn flour. Mix until fully combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes until starting to thicken, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice (to taste).
BACK ON TOP
Spoon the lentil mixture into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the mash over the top. Scrape some patterns on the mash with a fork if you’re feeling fancy! Sprinkle over the nutritional yeast and bake in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until the mash is starting to brown – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
FRESH SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
LET’S EAT!
Plate up the garam masala Shepherd’s pie and serve the cucumber salad on the side. Well done, Chef!
Potato - 200g
NOMU Indian Rub - 20ml
Cornflour - 5ml
Onion - 1
Carrot - 240g
Garlic Clove - 1
NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 10ml
Lentils - 120g
Peas - 50g
Nutritional Yeast - 10ml
Green Leaves - 20g
Cucumber - 50g
SPICED MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potato pieces and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, a knob of butter (optional), and ½ the Indian rub. Season to taste.
FILLINGS FOR YOU
In a bowl, combine the corn flour with 200ml of water. Mix until dissolved. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and the carrot chunks. Fry for 5-6 minutes until starting to soften, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the garam masala and the remaining Indian rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the drained lentils, the peas, and the diluted corn flour. Mix until fully combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 6-7 minutes until starting to thicken, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice (to taste).
BACK ON TOP
Spoon the lentil mixture into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the mash over the top. Scrape some patterns on the mash with a fork if you’re feeling fancy! Sprinkle over the nutritional yeast and bake in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until the mash is starting to brown – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
FRESH SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
LET’S EAT!
Plate up the garam masala Shepherd’s pie and serve the cucumber salad on the side. Well done, Chef!
Potato - 400g
NOMU Indian Rub - 40ml
Cornflour - 10ml
Onion - 1
Carrot - 480g
Garlic Cloves - 2
NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 20ml
Lentils - 240g
Peas - 100g
Nutritional Yeast - 20ml
Green Leaves - 40g
Cucumber - 100g
SPICED MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potato pieces and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, a knob of butter (optional), and ½ the Indian rub. Season to taste.
FILLINGS FOR YOU
In a bowl, combine the corn flour with 300ml of water. Mix until dissolved. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and the carrot chunks. Fry for 6-7 minutes until starting to soften, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the garam masala and the remaining Indian rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the drained lentils, the peas, and the diluted corn flour. Mix until fully combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 7-8 minutes until starting to thicken, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice (to taste).
BACK ON TOP
Spoon the lentil mixture into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the mash over the top. Scrape some patterns on the mash with a fork if you’re feeling fancy! Sprinkle over the nutritional yeast and bake in the hot oven for 12-15 minutes until the mash is starting to brown – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
FRESH SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
LET’S EAT!
Plate up the garam masala Shepherd’s pie and serve the cucumber salad on the side. Well done, Chef!
Potato - 600g
NOMU Indian Rub - 60ml
Cornflour - 15ml
Onions - 2
Carrot - 720g
Garlic Cloves - 3
NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 30ml
Lentils - 360g
Peas - 150g
Nutritional Yeast - 30ml
Green Leaves - 60g
Cucumber - 150g
SPICED MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potato pieces and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, a knob of butter (optional), and ½ the Indian rub. Season to taste.
FILLINGS FOR YOU
In a bowl, combine the corn flour with 400ml of water. Mix until dissolved. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and the carrot chunks. Fry for 6-7 minutes until starting to soften, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the garam masala and the remaining Indian rub. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the drained lentils, the peas, and the diluted corn flour. Mix until fully combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 8-10 minutes until starting to thicken, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and a sweetener of choice (to taste).
BACK ON TOP
Spoon the lentil mixture into an ovenproof dish. Evenly spread the mash over the top. Scrape some patterns on the mash with a fork if you’re feeling fancy! Sprinkle over the nutritional yeast and bake in the hot oven for 12-15 minutes until the mash is starting to brown – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
FRESH SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
LET’S EAT!
Plate up the garam masala Shepherd’s pie and serve the cucumber salad on the side. Well done, Chef!
Potato - 800g
NOMU Indian Rub - 80ml
Cornflour - 20ml
Onions - 2
Carrot - 960g
Garlic Cloves - 4
NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 40ml
Lentils - 480g
Peas - 200g
Nutritional Yeast - 40ml
Green Leaves - 80g
Cucumber - 200g