Indian Green Pea Curry (curried peas)

A pan of green peas curry served with spoon with 2 glasses of water and a bowl of rice beside.

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Indian Green Pea Curry (curried peas)

Looking for a quick, cozy, and flavor-packed curry? This Indian green pea curry is a must-try. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal prep, it is warm, satisfying, and bursting with warm spices.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Meesha

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium red onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger roughly chopped
1 cup water
½ 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes/2 large tomatoes, diced*
½ cup coconut milk full fat or light**
2 cups frozen green peas or fresh/canned
2 teaspoon sugar

Spices

1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick or cast-iron pan. Once heated, add onion and saute until translucent.
Add garlic and ginger. Fry for a minute until aromatic.
Add all spices and fry for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in water, canned tomatoes, and coconut milk. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add frozen green peas and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add sugar and season with salt.
Serve Indian green peas curry with rice or roti and enjoy while hot!

Notes

*Canned tomatoes – Regular canned tomatoes are fine, but fire-roasted tomatoes add a subtle smokiness and a better flavor.

**Canned coconut milk – Full-fat coconut milk gives the best flavor, but you can replace it with light coconut milk for a lighter dish.

Helpful tips

Cook green peas from frozen - There is no need to thaw green peas before using; in fact, the texture is best when it is cooked straight from frozen!
Adjust the consistency of your curry - For a creamier broth, use less broth and more coconut milk. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more broth or water.

Storing - Leftover curried peas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days. You can also freeze curry for 3 months. Portion using souper cubes or small containers before freezing.

Reheating - Allow frozen curry to thaw overnight in the fridge. You can either reheat them on the stove or in the microwave at 30-second intervals until hot. Add a splash of water or broth to thin the mixture if it has thickened too much.

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