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Green Pea Curry Recipe

Green Pea Curry Recipe: A Cozy Comfort for Your Dinner Table

This Green Pea Curry Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that offers a comforting meal for any busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 2 tablespoons Oil essential for sautéing spices and aromatics to build flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds toasty and warm, enhances depth—toast until fragrant for the best taste
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped; forms the aromatic foundation—sauté until golden
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; adds aromatic flavor—best when cooked with onions until fragrant
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground; gives color and an earthy touch
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground; contributes a mellow flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder optional; brings heat to the dish—adjust to your spice preference
Creamy Element
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk full-fat; creates a rich creaminess that balances the spices
Finishing Touches
  • 2 cups Green Peas frozen or fresh; offers natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice brightens the dish—fresh juice is best
  • Salt to taste; enhances flavors

Equipment

  • medium heavy-bottomed pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil, allowing them to crackle for about 30 seconds.
  3. Toss in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Stir in turmeric, coriander, and chili powder; toast the spices for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, stirring gently to combine; bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in green peas and let it cook for 5-8 minutes, covered.
  7. Taste the curry, adjusting salt and lemon juice to preference; cook for another minute.
  8. Turn off the heat and let the curry rest uncovered for 2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot over rice or with flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure spices are fresh for best flavor; adjust seasoning at the end for a perfectly balanced curry.

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