Vegan Pea and Potato Curry
Even the most passionate non plant-based eater will love this curry - guaranteed.
Prep time 10mins Cooking Time 30-40mins
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes
1 400g can of whole peeled tomatoes
1 400g can of chickpeas
1 400ml can of coconut milk
1 cup of frozen peas
1 bunch of fresh coriander
1 brown onion
2 tbsps vegetable oil
3 cloves of garlic
3 tsps ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (more if you like it real spicy)
4 tsps curry powder (use Keens curry powder if you can find it)
3 tsps garam masala
1 tsp crushed ginger
2 tsps salt
1 cup of brown basmati rice
METHOD
Step 1 Peel and dice the potatoes, place in a saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer until just tender - drain and allow to steam dry for a minute
Step 2 Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large frypan, add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion has softened, about five mins
Step 3 Start to add the spices one at a time, cook each spice through for a couple of minutes to become fragrant (cumin, cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, ginger and salt)
Step 4 Add the tomatoes and crush them with a potato masher, then add the chickpeas and stir through
Step 5 Pour in the coconut milk, add the peas and potatoes and bring everything to a simmer
Step 6 Let the curry simmer for as long as you can, the longer it chills the tastier it gets!
Step 7 Chop a large handful of fresh coriander and add it to the curry, stir through
Step 8 Serve over cooked rice with some more freshly chopped coriander