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Curried Filo Pie

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A delightful dish made with layers of crispy filo pastry, tender cauliflower, and flavorful lentils, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 small cauliflower, around 800g Can substitute with broccoli or any seasonal vegetables.
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 4 pieces spring onions, finely sliced
  • 700 g leftover coconut, curry leaf & turmeric saucy lentils Can substitute with a different type of legume.
  • 2 tbsp lime pickle
  • 100 ml double cream Can substitute with coconut cream for a vegan option.
  • 150 g mature cheddar, grated Can experiment with different cheeses.
  • 270 g filo pastry Ensure freshness to avoid dryness.
  • 25 g butter, melted
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds Can substitute with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Discard any tatty outer leaves from the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and thinly slice the stalk and leaves.
  2. In a large pan, heat the rapeseed oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped cauliflower and spring onions along with 100ml of hot water. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until they’re soft and the water has evaporated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200C (180C fan/gas 6).
  4. Stir in the leftover lentils, lime pickle, and double cream to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and fold in the grated cheddar.
  5. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  6. Take each sheet of filo pastry, tear them carelessly, and lightly scrunch them before dotting them over the filling to ensure it’s fully covered.
  7. Brush the scrunched pastry with melted butter and sprinkle the nigella seeds over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Pair with a fresh green salad or a cooling yogurt sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven at 180C until warmed through.
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