Cottage Pie

Ingredients

400g chicken mince2 tablespoons oil1 onion chopped2 heaped teaspoons ginger paste1 heaped tablespoon garlic paste1 teaspoon ground green chillies1 teaspoon red chilli powder1 teaspoon ground cumin powder1 teaspoon ground coriander powder1 teaspoon chicken spiceSalt and pepper to taste2 medium tomatoes liquidised1 cup simple white sauce11⁄2 cups plain boiled spaghetti2 cups grated cheese3 large potatoes mashedSalt and pepper to taste

Method

Peel boil and mash potatoes season with salt and pepper and set aside. You may add little milk to soften the mash a bit. Set aside.Heat oil and cook chopped onion till soft and slightly golden brown. Add the mince and cook while breaking up the mince into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Once all broken down add ginger garlic and green chillies. Braise for a minute then add the remaining spices and cook till chicken is tender. Add the liquidised tomatoes and cook on low heat till it reaches a thick consistency. Stir in between to avoid burning. Once done start layering.In a Pyrex dish layer some white sauce followed by spaghetti, saucy mince mixture, the remaining white sauce and cheese. Finish off with a layer of mashed potatoes. Bake before serving on 180C for 30 minutes or till the sides are bubbling and done. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy.