Layered baked temptation
A party bake of spiced potato, vegetable, spinach-corn rice and coconut chutney layers
A showpiece party bake: a spiced mashed-potato base, a layer of tempered vegetables, a layer of spinach, sweetcorn and rice, then coconut chutney, all sealed under more potato and baked with sesame seeds. Serve hot with masala yogurt, tamarind and red chilli chutneys and a fresh salad.
- Total time
- 110 min
- Difficulty
- hard
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
For the 1st layer
For the 2nd layer
For the 3rd layer
For the 4th layer
For the salad
To garnish
To serve
Method
0/15 doneStep 1: Mix 4 ⅜ lb potatoes, 1 oz fresh coriander, 2 tsp chilli paste, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp oil and 2 tsp salt into a soft dough. Divide into two portions and keep aside.
Step 2: For the 2nd layer, heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 cinnamon sticks and 3 cloves.
1 minStep 3: When they sizzle, add 2 potatoes, 1 carrot and 5 ½ oz peas, cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
10 minStep 4: Add 1 onion, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt. Mix well, cook for 2 minutes and keep aside.
2 minStep 5: For the 3rd layer, heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1 tsp cumin seeds.
1 minStep 6: When the seeds sizzle, add 2 ⅛ oz spinach, 5 ½ oz tinned sweetcorn, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste and ½ tsp salt and cook for 4–5 minutes until the water is absorbed.
5 minStep 7: Mix in 5 ½ oz cooked rice.
Step 8: Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 30 × 20 cm baking dish.
Step 9: For the salad, mix 1 capsicum, 2 carrots, 2 tomatoes, 2 small cucumbers, 3 spring onions, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Keep it in the fridge.
Step 10: For the base layer, spread one portion of the potato mixture over the bottom of the dish.
Step 11: Spread the 2nd layer mixture over it, then the 3rd layer on top.
Step 12: Top with ½ cup coconut chutney (the 4th layer).
Step 13: Finally, spread the second portion of the potato mixture over the top, smoothing it to seal the layers.
Step 14: Drizzle with 3 tbsp oil and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sesame seeds. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.
30 minStep 15: Serve hot with 1 cup masala yogurt, ½ cup tamarind chutney, ¼ cup red chilli chutney and the salad.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 470 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 72 g
- Fat
- 17 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does layered baked temptation take?
- About 110 minutes in total: 60 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of fresh coriander?
- Flat-leaf parsley with a little mint (for people who dislike coriander too).
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