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Easy Spicy Curried Peas Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this incredibly flavorful and easy spicy curried peas recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant dish is packed with aromatic spices and tender peas. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch, you can easily adjust the spice level to your preference. Serve over rice, naan, or your favorite bread for a complete and delicious meal. #SpicyCurriedPeas #EasyRecipe #QuickDinner #IndianFood #VegetarianRecipe #Curry

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 203.5 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
Easy Spicy Curried Peas

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Ingredients for Easy Spicy Curried Peas

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How to Make Easy Spicy Curried Peas

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1-2 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds to the saucepan.
  4. Sauté until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup frozen peas (or 2 cups fresh peas), and the coconut milk mixture.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, about 5-10 minutes (longer if using fresh peas; add 1/4 cup water if needed for fresh peas).
  7. Serve hot over basmati rice, chappati, tortillas, or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g

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