Fijian Potato, Pea and Spinach Curry

Root vegetables feature heavily in the Fijian diet, as do Indian flavours. I’ve added a few greens to this traditional dish to extend the nutrition derived from this warming and delicious vegetarian curry.

Serves: 4

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Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee or butter
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled & diced in 1.5cm pieces
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • Handful coriander leaves, to serve
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges, to serve

Method


  • In large cast-iron or non-stick pan, heat ghee or butter over moderate to low heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened (about 3–4 mins).
  • Add spices and cook for 1 min.
  • Turn up heat a little and add potato to pan, stirring well to coat in ghee, onion and spices. Season well with sea salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until potato starts to caramelise.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until potato is cooked through, when a knife passes through easily.
  • Once potato is cooked, add spinach and peas and cook for 1 min until spinach has wilted.
  • Top with coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges.

  

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