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The Flexitarian » Recipe » New Potato & Pea Curry with Yellow Split Peas [vegan]

New Potato & Pea Curry with Yellow Split Peas [vegan]

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With its creamy coconut sauce, this new potato & pea curry with yellow split peas makes a comforting spring recipe.

New Potato & Pea Curry with Yellow Split Peas [vegan] by The Flexitarian

With its creamy coconut sauce, this new potato & pea curry with yellow split peas makes a comforting spring recipe. The flavours will develop over time, so you can enjoy the leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.

It is mild enough that the kids can enjoy it too. I usually serve it with naan bread to “sponge off” the fragrant sauce.

Make sure you cut the potatoes evenly so they all cook at the same time. I used frozen peas but you can easily substitute them with fresh peas. Make sure you stir from time to time so that the vegetables do not stick to the bottom of the pan.

The yellow split peas are a very good source of protein and iron. They are generally used to prepare dhal. Here, they add heartiness to this dish so that you will not miss the meat.

I hope you enjoy this miso pasta with new potato & pea curry with yellow split pea recipe as much as we do. If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

New Potato & Pea Curry [vegan] by The Flexitarian

New Potato & Pea Curry with Yellow Split Peas [vegan]

With its creamy coconut sauce, this new potato & pea curry with yellow split peas makes a comforting spring recipe.
5 from 3 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Curries
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves – crushed
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala or mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 500 g new potatoes – cut to even size around 2cm squares [0.8 inches]
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 200 g dry yellow split peas see note 1
  • 400 ml can coconut milk
  • 300 g frozen peas
  • juice of 1 1/2 lemon
  • small bunch of coriander
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Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chilli powder.
    2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 onion finely chopped, 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger, 4 garlic cloves – crushed, 2 Tbsp garam masala or mild curry powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • Cook for 3-5 mins until onion is soft.
  • Mix in tomato paste.
    1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • Add new potatoes, tomatoes, stock, and yellow split peas. Mix well. Bring to a boil.
    500 g new potatoes – cut to even size around 2cm squares [0.8 inches], 400 g can chopped tomatoes, 500 ml vegetable stock, 200 g dry yellow split peas
  • Lower the heat. Add coconut milk then cook covered for around 30 mins until potatoes are just done. Stir from time to time so that the vegetables do not stick at the bottom of the pan.
    400 ml can coconut milk
  • Add peas then cook for another 10 mins until potatoes are done.
    300 g frozen peas
  • Season with lemon juice.
    juice of 1 1/2 lemon
  • Serve with freshly chopped coriander on top.
    small bunch of coriander

Notes

Note 1: the yellow split peas should take around 40 mins to cook (check the  packaging for recommended cooking time)

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 471mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 18gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 723IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 6mg
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  1. Vicky | The Flourishing Pantry says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:00 am

    This sounds absolutely delicious, I love making my own curry with spices rather than buying them all pre-done. And I had a go at making my own naan bread last week and they weren’t half bad, they’d be perfect with this dish!

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      May 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Vicky! I have not ventured into making naan bread (yet!). It does sound perfect x

      Reply
  2. Annmarie says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:39 am

    Hi Annabelle! I stumbled across this recipe last week, but it wasn’t my turn to cook. So….it looked so good that I pinned it and I just made it tonight. It was really great! Neither my roommate or I are a fan of a lot of vegetarian recipes, but I had her going back for seconds. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      May 26, 2017 at 6:39 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback. So nice to hear! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:41 am

    I made your New Potato & Pea Curry with Yellow Split Peas yesterday – forogot to buy the peas so used some frozen edamame beans instead – it was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      August 12, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. Need to try it too with edamame 🙂 Annabelle x

      Reply
  4. Emma says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Hey this looks delicious – do you know if it would freeze well?

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Emma. I have not tried freezing it but I do not see a reason why you could not. Annabelle x

      Reply
  5. Yocheved says

    February 15, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Would I be able to substitute green split peas or red lentils for the yellow split peas? I am trying to cook from my pantry and those are what I have on hand but I also don’t want to ruin the recipe. lol
    Thoughts?

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      February 15, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Green split peas should work. Red lentils would cook too quickly and give the sauce a much thicker consistency. Hope this helps! Annabelle x

      Reply
  6. Chloe says

    March 27, 2023 at 2:51 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was amazing! Just made this for dinner tonight and this might be added to my weekly rotation! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      March 27, 2023 at 9:32 am

      Hi Chloe, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your feedback. Annabelle

      Reply

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