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Persian Potato Curry

Irresistibly Easy Persian Potato Curry: Comfort in Every Bite

Experience the comforting flavors of Persian Potato Curry, a rich and aromatic vegetarian dish perfect for any dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions sliced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
For Flavoring Spices
  • 1 medium Red Chili minced
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
For the Sauce
  • 4 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste optional
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1 bunch Cilantro freshly chopped

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, sauté sliced yellow onions in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes until golden brown. Add green bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and minced red chili. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, and coriander, blending these spices into the onion mixture until everything is well-coated.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until they soften.
  6. Mix in the optional tomato paste and 1 cup of water, stirring until you have a light, flavorful sauce.
  7. Gently fold in the drained potatoes along with fresh lime juice, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the curry to rest for a few hours or overnight before serving to deepen the flavors. Adjust the spice level according to taste.

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