Curried Cod and Prawn Pie with Turmeric Mash
A British fish pie with a gentle curry sauce under a golden turmeric mash topping.
Made with Curry base sauce (onion and tomato). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.45 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then mash with the dairy free spread, turmeric and salt.
15 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 3
Warm your ready made curry base sauce (see the base recipe) with the coconut milk in a pan over a medium heat. Stir in the cornflour paste and bubble for 2 minutes until thickened.
2 min - 4
Take off the heat and fold in the cod, prawns, peas and parsley. Tip into a baking dish.
- 5
Spoon the mash over the top and rough up the surface with a fork.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
30 min
Tips
- Add the raw fish to a hot sauce but keep the sauce off the heat. It finishes cooking in the oven and stays tender.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before adding the mash so the topping does not sink.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 1 day in the fridge, cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Freezing is possible for up to 1 month but the fish texture softens.
Questions
Can I use smoked haddock?
Yes. Use half smoked haddock and half cod, and leave out the extra salt, as smoked fish is already salty.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, assemble up to 1 day ahead and chill. Bake for 40 minutes from cold, until steaming hot in the centre.
More made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Curried Red Lentil and Tomato Soup
GFDFEFPrawn Dhansak (Parsi Prawn and Lentil Curry)
DFEFNFSoya Keema Matar (Vegan Mince and Pea Curry)
DFEFNFMasala Mussels with Coconut and Curry Leaf
GFDFEFSee every dish made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
