Fish pie with creamy potato crust is a classic winter dish that can be enjoyed at a family meal. The delicious fish filling is packed with flavors and complements well with the creamy potato. Take a look at the simple recipe of the dish which could be the star of your Christmas feast.
Ingredients
For the filling
3/4 kg fish (de-boned)
2 tbsp butter
1 cup onion (chopped)
4 green chillies (split in half)
1 inch ginger piece (chopped)
1 cup tomato (diced)
Salt to taste
For the topping
4 big potatoes
1/2 cup cheese (grated)
1/2- 1 cup hot milk
2 tbsp butter
Salt as required
Black pepper powder as required
2 boiled eggs (sliced)
1 tbsp melted butter
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 200 degree Celsius
Cut the fish into big fillets
Heat butter in a pan
Add onions, green chillies and ginger
Sauté well
Add tomatoes and salt as required
Sauté well
Add fish fillets
Mix well and cook with the lid on
When the gravy begins to thicken take it off the heat
For the topping, boil the potatoes and mash it well
In a bowl add the mashed potatoes, grated cheese, hot milk and butter
Beat well until the mixture turns soft and creamy
Add salt and pepper as required
Mix well
In a greased pie dish, spread the fish mixture
Add the chopped boiled eggs
Stir just to combine everything, without breaking up the fish too much
Spread the mashed potato topping over it and line with a fork
Brush the pie with melted butter
Bake in the pre-heated oven until golden.
