Easy Spicy Curried Peas
Transform your weeknight meals with this Easy Spicy Curried Peas recipe—a quick, delicious, and fragrant dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender green peas simmered in a rich blend of warm spices like curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, this dish is elevated with the creaminess of coconut milk and the brightness of fresh cilantro. The optional cayenne pepper lets you customize the heat, making it perfect for spice lovers. Serve it as a vibrant side dish with fluffy rice or soft naan, or enjoy it as a satisfying vegetarian main. With a short prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is a flavorful way to bring bold Indian-inspired flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.75 teaspooon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the spices. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the frozen green peas to the skillet along with the water, stirring to coat the peas in the sauce. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the salt and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot as a side dish with rice or naan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2856 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1613 mg | 34% | |
*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.
