{"id":"a91e55f5-1b08-4e78-89e1-0ffffe095946","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a91e55f5-1b08-4e78-89e1-0ffffe095946","source_url":"https://gousto.wiki/recipes/potato-topped-paneer-and-pea-curry-pie/","title":"Potato-Topped Paneer & Pea Curry Pie","description":"What could be more comforting than curry in a pie? You'll cook paneer with spices, tomato stock and mango chutney, before topping with potato discs and baking in the oven until bubbling and golden.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 servings","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://wsrv.nl/?url=images.gousto.wiki/recipes%2Fpotato-topped-paneer-and-pea-curry-pie.jpg&fit=cover","ingredients":[{"text":"1tsp Black Mustard Seeds","item":"Black Mustard Seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"160g Blanched Peas","item":"Blanched Peas","quantity":160,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1tsp Cumin Seeds","item":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"0.5 x 1tsp Dried Chilli Flakes","item":"x 1tsp Dried Chilli Flakes","quantity":0.5},{"text":"80g Fine Green Beans","item":"Fine Green Beans","quantity":80,"unit":"g"},{"text":"15g Fresh Root Ginger","item":"Fresh Root Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1tsp Garam Masala","item":"Garam Masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 Garlic Clove","item":"Garlic Clove","quantity":2},{"text":"5.5g Intense Vegetable Stock Mix","item":"Intense Vegetable Stock Mix","quantity":5.5,"unit":"g"},{"text":"20g Mango Chutney","item":"Mango Chutney","quantity":20,"unit":"g"},{"text":"200g Paneer","item":"Paneer","quantity":200,"unit":"g"},{"text":"Tomato","item":"Tomato"},{"text":"32g Tomato Paste","item":"Tomato Paste","quantity":32,"unit":"g"},{"text":"3 White Potato","item":"White Potato","quantity":3}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7Slice your potatoes (skins on) into discs and add them to a baking tray (or two!) with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of saltGive everything a good mix up and put the tray[s] in the oven for 15-20 min or until beginning to soften"},{"number":2,"text":"Whilst the potatoes are cooking, cut your paneer into small, bite-sized cubesHeat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium heatOnce hot, add the paneer cubes and cook for 3-5 min until golden, turning occasionally for even colouringOnce cooked, transfer the golden paneer to a plate and reserve the pan for later"},{"number":3,"text":"While the paneer is cooking, peel and finely chop (or grate) your garlicPeel (scrape the skin off with a teaspoon) and finely chop (or grate) your gingerDice your tomato[es]"},{"number":4,"text":"Return the pan to the heat with a drizzle of olive oilOnce hot, add your cumin seeds and black mustard seeds and cook for 30 secs or until fragrantAdd the chopped ginger and garlic and cook for 1-2 min or until softenedBoil half a kettle"},{"number":5,"text":"Once softened, add the diced tomato, garam masala and half of your chilli flakes (can't handle the heat? Go easy!) and cook for an initial 2-3 min or until the tomato has softenedMeanwhile, dissolve your vegetable stock mix and tomato paste in 200ml [275ml] [350ml] boiled water – this is your tomato stockOnce the tomato has softened, add 2 tsp [3 tsp] [4 tsp] flour to the pan and cook for a further 30 secs"},{"number":6,"text":"Add the tomato stock, golden paneer, mango chutney and blanched peas and give everything a good mix up – this is your paneer & pea curryCook for 1-2 min or until the sauce has thickened slightly, then transfer the paneer & pea curry to an oven-proof dish"},{"number":7,"text":"Arrange the softened potato discs on top (careful – they will be hot!) and sprinkle over the remaining chilli flakes (not a fan of spice? Just add a little!), then put the dish in the oven for 15-20 min or until bubbling and golden – this is your potato-topped paneer & pea curry pieOnce the pie has been cooking for 10 min, reboil a kettleTrim your green beans, then add them to a pot and cover with boiled water, bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 3-4 min or until tender"},{"number":8,"text":"Place the potato-topped paneer & pea curry pie in the centre of the table and serve with the green beans to the sideEnjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:35:27.29417+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:35:27.29417+00:00"}