Description
A vibrant potato curry with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2–3 Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 1–2 green chili peppers, sliced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2–3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub clean, peel, and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, warm the ghee over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until soft and translucent.
- Add Spices: Stir in the garlic, ginger, and optional green peppers along with garam masala, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder. Cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate Tomatoes and Potatoes: Add diced tomatoes and potato cubes. Mix well, then pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer Together: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are just tender.
- Finish the Curry: Stir in coconut milk, frozen peas, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro with rice or naan.
Notes
Best served with rice or naan. You can customize the spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg