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Persian Potato Curry

Comforting Persian Potato Curry: Quick, Easy & Flavor-Packed

Discover the delightful Persian Potato Curry, a vegetarian dish that's flavorful, quick to make, and easily adaptable for everyone.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes or firm potatoes like russets or red potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, use fresh for better taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 medium Red Chili adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste optional
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice lemon juice works as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnishing

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes. Boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté sliced yellow onions for around 8 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  3. Add sliced green bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced red chili. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  5. Sprinkle in turmeric powder, ground cumin, and grounded coriander. Toast in the mixture for about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  7. Pour in 1 cup of water and the optional tomato paste. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  8. Gently fold the drained potatoes into the sauce, along with lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with warm flatbreads or rice. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

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