Diwali Baked Lentil & Spinach Samosa Pie
This is a samosa-inspired pie rather than a claim of tradition: all the comfort of spiced lentils, potato and spinach, baked in one generous dish. It is bright enough for a Diwali table, but practical enough to slice cleanly and share. No meat, egg, dairy or alcohol is needed.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for gram flour - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for garam masala - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for ground turmeric - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop450g potatoes, peeled and diced small
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Local shop1 onion, finely chopped
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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Local shop180g baby spinach
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Local shop1 small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
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Local shop1 lemon, juiced
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 6 · about 75 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan and lightly oil a medium baking dish.
Simmer the potatoes for 8 minutes until just tender, then drain.
Rinse the lentils and simmer in 550ml water for 15-18 minutes until soft and thick. Stir often near the end.
Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala and turmeric and stir for 1 minute.
Fold in the lentils, potatoes, spinach, coriander and lemon juice. Season well, then spoon into the dish.
Whisk the gram flour with 180ml water, the remaining olive oil, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Spread over the filling in a thin layer.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until the top is set, golden at the edges and lightly cracked.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before slicing. It firms up neatly and the spices taste rounder once the steam settles.
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