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Eastern-spiced shepherd's pie with Bombay potato topping

Make Eastern-spiced shepherd's pie with Bombay potato topping at home with Ground Cinnamon, Plain Flour, Clear Honey, Worcestershire Sauce, and Sunflower Oil. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid over a medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger and spices, stir well and fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened slightly.

3. 3

   Increase the heat and stir in the leftover lamb and orange zest.

4. 4

   Continue to cook for a further five minutes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle over the flour and stir to incorporate, then pour over the stock.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and stir in the honey, Worcestershire sauce, and figs.

7. 7

   Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

8. 8

   Cover the pan with the lid and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

9. 9

   For the Bombay mashed potato, cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.

10. 10

    Drain well and mash until completely smooth.

11. 11

    While the potatoes are boiling, heat the oil in a small frying pan.

12. 12

    Add the mustard seeds, curry powder and cumin seeds and fry gently until the seeds start to pop. (Caution: keep your eyes and face away from the pan.) Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

13. 13

    Stir the spice mixture into the mashed potato and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

14. 14

    Bake the shepherd’s pie in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the mashed potato is crisp and golden-brown.