• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 large kumara, peeled & thinly sliced
• 2 shallots, peeled & thinly sliced
• 1 dessertspoon water
• 200ml milk
• 3 tblspns crème fraiche
• salt & pepper
• 1 tblspn whole coriander seeds

Peel one of the garlic cloves and cut in half. Rub a baking dish with the cut side of the garlic. Add two layers of kumara, layer the shallots on top and finish with the remainder of the kumara slices. Add the water, cover with gladwrap and microwave on high power for 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Crush the remaining garlic and combine with the milk, crème fraiche, salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour over the kumara and sprinkle the coriander seeds on top. Bake in a 180º oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
Let stand a few minutes before slicing.

Serves 4