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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Curry

    40 Minute Potato Curry

    Published: Nov 13, 2018 · Updated: Mar 31, 2021 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Potato curry served in a Balti dish with the pan of the rest of the cooked curry in the background.
    40 minute potato curry is a delicious easy vegan curry recipe. You'll love this healthy filling dish. It's perfect as a weeknight quick hearty meal! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #potato #curry #easy #vegan #healthy

    40 minute potato curry is a delicious easy vegan curry recipe. You'll love this healthy filling dish. It's perfect as a weeknight quick hearty meal!

    40 minute potato curry served in two balti curry dishes ready to eat.

    Well folks today I'm going to be true to my promise of bringing you one of the delicious curries I ate whilst staying in Zanzibar in September.

    This potato curry is simple to make and as the title states it should only take you 40 minutes from preparation until it's ready to eat.

    You won't need a blender or any other fancy kitchen contraption for this tasty curry.

    Nope, it can all be made in just one pot!

    40 minute potato curry finished cooking in a skillet ready to serve.

    This potato curry recipe certainly won't break the bank either.

    The veggies used are just potatoes and green pepper. That's all that's needed. It's the flavour from the spices that really make this curry!

    You could use new potatoes for this recipe and just leave the skins on if you wanted to.

    I haven't tried this recipe with yellow peppers or red peppers yet but I don't see any reason why you couldn't use those. Feel free to update in the comments below if you do!

    40 minute potato curry skillet in background with a portion served into a balti dish at the front.

    This curry recipe is just for 2 people. But you can easily double up the ingredients if you wanted to make it for 4.

    You could also serve smaller portions of the potato curry for 2 with Naan or Roti breads to make it go round more people instead of doubling up the ingredients.

    However you choose to enjoy this curry, I think it's one you'll add to your favourite curry list!

    You see that's exactly what I did when we were in Zanzibar.

    I added it to my DAILY favourite curry list and helped myself to a portion of it from the hotel buffet every night!! 😆

    Two portions of 40 minute potato curry served in balti dishes on a black background.

    Tips For How To Make Potato Curry

    • What potato is best for potato curry? You want to choose a waxy potato as they hold their shape and have a firm bite. Examples of waxy potatoes include New Potatoes, Maris Piper or Jersey Royals.
    • Cut the potatoes into small cubes (diced as per recipe card). That way they will cook faster. The bigger the potato pieces then the longer it will take for them to cook through.
    •  Allow the potatoes to simmer over a low to medium heat. That way they will soften throughout. Cooking them over a high heat will cook the outsides quickly but not the insides.
    • Can potato curry be frozen? Yes this potato curry is ideal for freezing. I suggest dividing any leftover curry into portions and freezing in individual containers.
    • Can you reheat potato curry? Yes. Once defrosted you can easily reheat it in a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.

    To serve this 40 Minute Potato Curry you may need....

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    These are the balti dishes I use to serve my curries. You'll see these dishes in most of my curry recipe photographs as well. They add a perfect authenticity when serving your curry.

    For a very reasonable price you get 6 of these high grade stainless steel authentic Indian balti dishes.

    They're easy to clean and you'll enjoy them for life!

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    Other Popular Potato Curry Favourites on Neil's Healthy Meals :-

    • Potato and spinach curry is another vegan curry, low in calories but exceptionally tasty. It's easy to make and ready to serve on your dinner table in less than one hour!
    • One pot sweet potato and chickpea curry. This is a fantastic quick healthy budget recipe to make. Delicious and full flavoured this filling vegan curry is perfect for freezing too!
    • Aubergine and sweet potato curry is a simple and deliciously healthy vegan curry. An all in one pot hearty family meal ready in just one hour!

    40 minute potato curry is a delicious easy vegan curry recipe. You'll love this healthy filling dish. It's perfect as a weeknight quick healthy meal! Click to Tweet

    40 Minute Potato Curry Recipe

    This tasty easy potato curry is delicious served with home made naan breads!

    Make sure to add it to your 40 minute meals or easy meals for two list!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    40 minute potato curry served in two balti curry dishes ready to eat.
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    40 Minute Potato Curry Recipe

    40 minute potato curry is a delicious easy vegan curry recipe. You'll love this healthy filling dish. It's perfect as a weeknight quick healthy meal!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 549kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Small onion finely diced
    • ½ green pepper sliced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
    • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced to 2.5cm
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 green chilli finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 200 ml hot water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently heat the oil in a pan then add the onion and sauté for a 2 - 3 minutes.
    • Stir in the green pepper and cook, stirring for 2 minutes then add the ginger and garlic paste. Stir all until combined and the pepper begins to soften.
    • Add the diced potatoes combining well into the mixture. Then stir in the spices, green chilli and salt for about 2 minutes. Stirring well until everything is coated with the spices.
    • Pour in the hot water and bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are softened and water has reduced.
    • Turn off the heat, stir in the coriander and garam masala and transfer to Balti serving dishes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 2568mg | Potassium: 2743mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 126.1mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 21.6mg

    Nutrition Facts
    40 Minute Potato Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 549 Calories from Fat 252
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 28g43%
    Saturated Fat 22g138%
    Sodium 2568mg112%
    Potassium 2743mg78%
    Carbohydrates 86g29%
    Fiber 19g79%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 620IU12%
    Vitamin C 126.1mg153%
    Calcium 192mg19%
    Iron 21.6mg120%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    40 minute potato curry is a delicious easy vegan curry recipe. You'll love this healthy filling dish. It's perfect as a weeknight quick hearty meal! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #potato #curry #easy #vegan #healthy

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    1. Ron

      November 13, 2018 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      Neil, this sound yummy. I remember eating potato curries in India and loved them. Question, when you call out a green pepper in the recipe, are you referring to a sweet capsicum green pepper?

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 13, 2018 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Ron, thanks. My parents are just back from a holiday in India and the eating of all those delicious curries. I'm jealous!

        Yes, that's right a green pepper (what we call them here in the U.K.) is just a sweet capsicum green pepper.

        Isn't it funny how we have some different fruit and vegetable names? 🙂

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    2. mimi rippee

      November 13, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      This is fabulous! I have no idea where Zanzibar is. It sounds like a fake place in a movie! Or maybe it's from watching the old Bing Crosby and Bob Hope shows when I was young. Anyway, this is a wonderful recipe. I could probably eat shoe soles if they were curried, but this still looks wonderful.

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      • Neil

        November 13, 2018 at 5:51 pm

        Ha ha, Zanzibar does sound like an imaginery place doesn't it Mimi? But I can assure you it's very real. And quite amazing too. It's off the east of Africa closest to Tanzania.

        And they do make some amazing curries. Just like this one. Glad you like mine. Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      November 13, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, this potato curry looks so delicious and I can just imagine how great it would be roti or naan. I love the addition of green peppers, I have never tried that in a potato curry before, and would love to give this recipe a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 13, 2018 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks Ashika. Yes this potato curry is perfect to go with a roti or naan. It's great to fold the naan in half and fill it with the potatoes and squash them together. 😀

        Reply
    4. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      November 13, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot say I'm a huge fan of curry (I've only liked curry with eggplant), but this dish might be another exception. After all, potato is one of my favorite vegetables. Love the idea of serving it with Naan bread. More carbs are always welcome in our home haha 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 14, 2018 at 4:43 am

        I also had curry with eggplant (or aubergine as we call it here in the UK) in Zanzibar and hope to make that here soon too Ben. Hopefully you'll give that one the thumbs up!

        I think you would enjoy this potato curry though. Just leave out the Naan if you're trying to cut down on the carbs. 😉

        Reply
    5. Jeff the Chef

      November 14, 2018 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      I've got a bunch of potatoes sitting on my countertop, just waiting for me to do something with them. Maybe this is it!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 14, 2018 at 4:44 am

        This would make a really easy meal to use them up. Thanks Jeff! 🙂

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced

      November 14, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Going back for this curry every day sure is a good sign! And I can see why you'd want to...this sounds like a delicious recipe! Potatoes are super cheap at the stores here this week thanks to Thanksgiving coming up. Maybe I'll grab an extra bag for this curry recipe! I wonder if it goes well with leftover roasted turkey? Hah!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 14, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        I think this would be an excellent accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner David! 😉

        Reply

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