Potato Curry
Combining the softness of diced potatoes, the sweetness of peas, and the freshness of spinach leaves cooked slowly in a savory and creamy coconut curry sauce. 100% plant-based and naturally gluten-free, the blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin and curry powder provides a warming sensation that soothes the body. It is delicious served with warm white rice or flatbread such as naan bread.
Shared by Srida
Time
35 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized potatoes (peeled, then cut into 2cm cubes)
- 3/4 cup sweet peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves
- 1 plate of warm white rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil (for sauteing)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder or garam masala seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 200ml liquid coconut milk (instant coconut milk)
- 100 ml boiled water or vegetable stock
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté the base spices; heat the vegetable oil in a wok or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until wilted, soft and fragrant.
- 2
Fry the ground spices; reduce the heat, add the curry powder, turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Stir quickly for 30 seconds to release the aroma of the spices without burning them.
- 3
Cook the potatoes; add the diced potatoes to the pan. Stir well for 1-2 minutes until the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices.
- 4
Boil until tender; pour in water/vegetable stock and liquid coconut milk. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
Add the peas and spinach; remove the lid and add the peas and fresh spinach leaves. Stir well for 2-3 minutes until the peas are cooked through And the wilted spinach leaves blend with the curry sauce which is starting to thicken. Turn off the stove.
- 6
Serve: Prepare a serving plate, arrange warm white rice on one side, and pour warm spinach and pea potato curry on the other side. Serve while still warm.