Curry Potato

Delight your taste buds with the comforting flavors of Curry Potato, a beautifully spiced vegetarian dish that's irresistibly creamy and aromatic. This quick and easy recipe combines tender potato cubes simmered in a rich coconut milk curry sauce, infused with warming spices like curry powder, turmeric, and cumin seeds. With the perfect balance of heat from optional green chili and a refreshing finish of chopped cilantro, this dish caters to both mild and adventurous palates. Ready in just 45 minutes, Curry Potato is perfect as a satisfying main course served with fluffy rice or naan bread, or as a hearty side dish. Whether you're a curry lover or just exploring new flavors, this recipe is a must-try for its simplicity and bold, comforting taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Curry powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 1 tsp Salt
• 20 g Fresh cilantro
• 1 optional Green chili

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. If using, finely chop the green chili.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili (if using), and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the curry powder, turmeric powder, and ground coriander to the pan. Stir well to toast the spices for about 1 minute.

Step 8

Mix in the tomato paste and cook while stirring for another minute.

Step 9

Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste.

Step 10

Add the diced potatoes to the saucepan, stir to coat them well with the curry mixture.

Step 11

Cover and let cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 12

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and add a bit of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Step 13

Once the potatoes are done, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 14

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 15

Serve hot as a side dish or a main course with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.3

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6603.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.5mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 4092.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 67.5%