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Green Pea Coconut Curry

This vibrant curry transforms simple green peas into the star of a creamy, fragrant coconut sauce infused with warming spices. The dish features tender peas coated in a luscious gravy, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon, and served over steaming rice for a satisfying, colorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric ground
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat, 400ml
  • 2 cups green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 green chili chopped, optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until shimmering and slightly fragrant.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until it turns golden and sweet-smelling, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker in color.
  4. Mix in the ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices — you'll notice the oil turn a warm hue and a lovely aroma filling the air.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, stirring gently to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the green peas and chopped green chili, stirring well. Cover the pan and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until the peas are tender and the sauce slightly thickened.
  7. Uncover and taste the curry, adjusting salt as needed. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors and stir to combine.
  8. Let the curry rest off the heat for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
  9. Spoon the fragrant green pea coconut curry over steaming rice, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy a vibrant, comforting meal.