Tepsi Kumpir (Tray 'Baked' Potatoes)

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes (washed, peeled, cubed then boiled till tender)
• 2 cups milk of choice
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated kaşar or mozzarella
• 4 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Steps To Make ---

2. 2

   Drain boiled potatoes, add back into pot with milk, salt & pepper.

3. 3

   Mash the potatoes till smooth, add butter & cheese, mix well till stringy & set aside (keep warm)

4. 4

   --- Steps To Make Coleslaw ---

5. 5

   Combine All Ingredients, Taste To Adjust Seasoning & Set Aside.

6. 6

   --- Steps To Make Garlic & Thyme Mushroom ---

7. 7

   Heat a pan on medium high, add oil & mushrooms.

8. 8

   Cook till mushrooms are browned (abt 8 mins) add garlic, thyme, salt & pepper.

9. 9

   Taste for seasoning & set aside.

10. 10

    --- Steps To Make ---

11. 11

    Heat a pan on medium high, add oil.

12. 12

    Add cumin seeds, cook for 1 min & add carrot or cabbage.

13. 13

    Cook for 8 mins, add salt & pepper, cook till tender.

14. 14

    Remove from heat, set aside to cool completely & add yoghurt.

15. 15

    Taste for seasoning & set aside.

16. 16

    --- Finishing ---

17. 17

    To Assemble, Transfer Warm Mashed Potato Mixture To Base Of A Heatproof Baking Tray.

18. 18

    Arrange The Toppings (I Also Added Steamed Corn Kernels & Peas, Sliced Pickled Jalapeno & 2 Types Of Olives), Drizzle With Mayo & Sriracha (Or Ketchup) & Sprinkle More Grated Cheese (Optional).

19. 19

    To make the kısır salad, mix 1 cup of fine bulgur with 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp chilli flakes.

20. 20

    Mix well then add 3/4 cup of hot water. Cover & set aside for 15 mins or until all the moisture has been absorbed.

21. 21

    Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tbsp chopped spring onion, 1 tbsp chopped parsley & 1 tbsp chopped mint.

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    Mix well, taste for seasoning & set aside.