Yellow Pea Curry
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 45 min (+ soak)
- Serves 4
A hearty, coriander-forward curry built on whole dried yellow peas, simmered until tender in a well-spiced gravy.
02 · Pulses & Lentils
Method
- 1
Boil the peas
Drain the soaked yellow peas and boil in fresh salted water for 30–35 minutes until tender.
- 2
Build the masala
Heat the oil and fry the onion over medium heat for 7–8 minutes until golden. Add the ginger and cook a minute.
- 3
Add spices and tomato
Stir in the coriander powder and turmeric, then add the pureed tomato. Cook 8 minutes until it thickens.
- 4
Simmer the peas in
Add the cooked yellow peas along with some of their cooking liquid, and simmer 12–15 minutes.
- 5
Finish
Stir in the garam masala, adjust salt, and garnish with coriander before serving.
Nitra tip
Yellow peas hold their shape well even after a long simmer, making this curry satisfyingly chunky rather than mushy.
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