Description
A hearty and comforting Sweet Potato & Pea Curry that combines tender chunks of sweet potatoes and potatoes with vibrant peas in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This easy-to-make curry is flavored with a jarred curry paste, simmered to perfection, and finished with fresh coriander, making it a perfect weeknight meal full of warming spices and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Curry Base
- 3 tbsp curry paste from a jar
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Vegetables
- 450g potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 900g), cut into chunks
- 175g frozen peas
Liquids & Garnish
- 600ml vegetable stock, from a cube is fine
- 400ml can coconut milk
- Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat the curry paste in a large pan over medium heat, then stir in the finely chopped onion. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the onion and release the spices’ aroma.
- Add potatoes and liquids: Add the chopped potatoes and sweet potatoes to the pan. Pour in the vegetable stock and coconut milk, then bring the mixture to a boil to combine all flavors and start cooking the vegetables.
- Simmer the curry: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the curry gently for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish with peas and seasoning: Stir in the frozen peas and bring the curry back to a boil. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes to cook the peas.
- Serve: Season the curry to taste with salt and pepper if needed. Spoon the curry into bowls and scatter the roughly chopped coriander over the top before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the curry paste with your favorite homemade or store-bought variety, adjusting the amount based on spice preference.
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or tofu towards the end of cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or warm naan bread to round out the meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: sweet potato curry, pea curry, vegetarian curry, coconut curry, easy curry recipe, vegetable curry, healthy curry
