My love of making curries is fairly well documented around these parts, but for good reason! They are warming, delicious, easy to make and freeze well – what more could you want?! This potato and pea curry is about as simple as they come, but I don’t see that as a bad thing at all. Instead, the two veggies get to star in a creamy, flavour packed sauce, and you don’t have to worry about prepping a million different ingredients!
I whipped up a large batch of this on a Sunday afternoon while catching up on podcasts and it left my apartment smelling delicious for hours afterwards. It was hard to stop myself from just sitting down with a bowl of it straight away (which at 3 in the afternoon would probably have been a weird time for dinner!), but it was worth the wait when I did eat it, that’s for sure.
Now, on to the recipe!
Ingredients List
- Brown onion
- 5-6 medium potatoes
- 2tbs coconut oil
- 3tsp ground cumin
- 3tsp ground coriander
- 2tsp turmeric
- 2tsp curry powder
- Can of diced tomatoes
- Can of coconut cream
- 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh coriander
- Roti and/or rice to serve
Steps
- Finely dice the onion
- Peel and chop the potatoes and set aside
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan and then add onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally
- Add the spices and cook for a minute or two, stirring through
- Add the potatoes and toss to coat in the onion and spices
- Add the diced tomatoes and stir through, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes
- Add the coconut cream, stir through and simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes
- Add the peas and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through and sauce has thickened
- Top with fresh coriander and serve with roti bread or rice (or both!)
- Enjoy!
The creaminess of the sauce and the softness of the potatoes are so nicely counterbalanced with the sweet bursts of peas throughout, as I said, it might be simple but it’s definitely not boring! It freezes and reheats well, so it’s worth making a large batch and popping some leftovers in the freezer for those nights when you just don’t have the time or inclination to cook – future you will definitely be happy! I’m all about doing things to make future me happy!
Also, while I have your attention – you may not have noticed a new little addition to I Spy Plum Pie, the ‘Shop‘! I’m busily working away on some e-products (most of which will be completely free!) and so far there are two freebies there for you to download and enjoy. Hop on over and have a look, I’d love to hear what you think!
Are you a curry fan as well? Fancy a bowl of my potato and pea curry?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
May 25, 2015 at 8:00 am (9 years ago)A Sunday afternoon of podcasts sounds great… almost as good as a bowl of this yumminess!!! It’s certainly curry weather now!!
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Tonia Zemek
May 26, 2015 at 11:30 am (9 years ago)Oh this looks delicious. I’ve been looking for some new winter wonders to try. Will definitely give this a go. Thanks Liz!
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Dannielle @ Zamamabakes
May 29, 2015 at 10:36 pm (9 years ago)This sounds delicious Liz, I can just imagine how good your apartment was smelling when you made it. Thanks for joining in with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays fun.
Have a gorgeous weekend xx
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Pearl - Pretty Mayhem
June 4, 2015 at 3:42 pm (9 years ago)Yum! This is exactly what I need to warm me up on a cold day like today 🙂
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
June 7, 2015 at 8:54 pm (9 years ago)It’s definitely a winter warming recipe!