Fish Pie

Fish Pie
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pie:

• Fish pieces (boiled with salt and bones removed) – 1/2 kg
• Oil – 1.5 tablespoons
• Onion, finely chopped – 1 large
• Green chillies, chopped – 2
• Ginger – 1/2 inch, ground to paste
• Potato, boiled and mashed – 1
• Tomato, finely sliced – 1

For the Sauce:

• Eggs – 2
• Milk – 1/2 cup
• Water – 3/4 cup
• Butter – 50 gm
• Flour – 2 tablespoons
• Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt – to taste

Method of Preparation

Step 1: Preparing the Base

1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions and green chillies until they turn light brown.
2. Add ginger paste and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Mix in the fish, mashed potatoes, and sufficient salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Preparing the Sauce

1. Melt butter in a frying pan, sprinkle flour, and stir gently.
2. Gradually pour in the milk and water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
3. Beat the egg yolks with a little water, then add them along with salt and pepper powder to the sauce.
4. Combine this sauce with the fish-potato mixture and add the sliced tomatoes.
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them lightly into the mixture.

Step 3: Baking the Pie

1. Preheat the oven to the required temperature.
2. Grease a pie dish and pour in the mixture.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and set.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!

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