Anna Jones makes Saag Aloo Shepherd's Pie

<p>On <i>Play Me a Recipe,</i> your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. </p><p>If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode.</p><p><strong>Recipe</strong></p><p>For the rajma masala base</p><ul><li>2 tbsp ghee (or coconut oil)</li><li>1 onion, finely chopped</li><li>4 garlic cloves, finely chopped</li><li>2in piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped</li><li>1 green chilli, finely chopped</li><li>½ tsp ground turmeric</li><li>½ tsp chilli powder</li><li>1 tsp garam masala</li><li>1 tsp cumin seeds</li><li>2 x 400g tins pinto or borlotti beans</li><li>1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes</li></ul><p>For the saag aloo topping</p><ul><li>2lb 4 oz small new or red skin potatoes (large ones cut in half)</li><li>1lb 2oz cauliflower, broken into small florets, stalk and leaves roughly chopped</li><li>1 ¾oz ghee (or unsalted butter)</li><li>1 tsp cumin seeds</li><li>1 tbsp black mustard seeds</li><li>1 tsp ground turmeric</li><li>7oz baby spinach, washed</li></ul><ol><li>To make the rajma masala base, heat the ghee or coconut oil in a large pan.</li><li>Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes over a medium heat, or until soft and sweet.</li><li>Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for another 5 minutes.</li><li>Add the spices to the pan and stir for a couple of minutes until it all smells fragrant.</li><li>Stir in the tinned beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and 14fl oz water. Simmer for 25 minutes until the tomatoes are broken and you have a thick, gravy.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 400F. Meanwhile, put the potatoes into a large pan, leaving enough space to add the cauliflower later. Cover with boiling water, add half a tablespoon of salt and bring to the boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost cooked, then add the cauliflower and cook for a