Potato and Yellow Split Pea Curry
Curry is ultimate winter comfort food. Many people think it can be difficult to make, but it really isn’t. One of the amazing things about curry is that you can use pretty much whatever is in your kitchen to cook into this healthy stew. For this recipe I used potatoes and some yellow split peas. The curry ended up being vegan and it fully satisfied our curry craving.
I m loving the new looks… Nancy! Not a classic combination but nevertheless something that you can turn to for comfort- Potatoes and split yellow peas. Aint it? It should be absolute bliss to dunk in some pita or naan into this
Thank you Anusha! Its perfect with any flat bread:)
A delicious curry! Just the kind of dish I love to eat on weekdays…
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa!
Nancy, I am sold on the health benefits! That curry not only looks beautiful but it is making my tummy growwllll……Beautiful photos, makes me want to grab my pot and cook some curry :)
Thank you and I hope you enjoy it soon!
Nothing beats a dish that is simple to prepare, delicious and healthy. Gold star for you Nancy!!
Agreed and thanks Sandra;)
I know what you mean. I worked one day last week and I was away before that so I’ve been delaying going to work this morning. Returning to real life is hard sometimes. :)
This healthy, comforting curry would be just the thing I need to get me going. Happy New Year, Nancy!
Thanks Jean and I hope 2013 has started off great for you!
Quite a droolworthy curry, such atis. wonderful combo..Excellent side dish for rice or rotis.
Thank Priya!
It’s windy, cloudy and grey here – I could use a bowl of that for lunch!
A perfect dish for that weather Alyssa.
What a gorgeous and delicious looking curry!
Thank you!
I know what you mean about a post-holiday (food) funk! For these days, I would recommend reading this adorable but zen-ifying book: http://books.google.com/books/about/Eeyore_you_re_the_best.html?id=PAylnnZ4xZwC (I don’t know where you could find online text, but a mystery elf left a copy on my desk this morning b/c I’m a notorious Disney lover…thought I’d share the joy!)
Thanks Ala for the recommendation I’ll check it out soon.
Yellow curry is my absolute favorite! This looks wonderful, can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Laura!
this looks so hearty and delicious! the perfect meal for a cold winter’s night.
Thank you Caitlin!
Delicious curry dish…I think I would devour the whole bowl of it…the pictures are so beautiful Nancy.
Happy 2013 and have a great week ahead!
Thank you Juliana and a Happy New Year to you too!
I can imagine it would be hard to get motivated when it’s cold and raining outside. Fortunately I don’t have that problem and since I have just had two weeks holiday from work, I have been able to completely change up my blog and now feel quite motivated. But the sunshine helps heaps.
That’s great and glad it is going well for you Suzanne. I need some sunshine to get me motivated.
Oh, I so want to try this one! Something about January makes me crave curries and legumes and potatoes. :D
Thanks Kiersten and I hope you do soon.
A lovely warming dish I could easily eat without any accompaniments at all ! Loved the photography also: well, when don’t I on this blog :) !
Yes, it would be good just on its own too Eha. Thank you:)
Never heard of Indian red chile. Any substitute?
You can use any dried chile or fresh chile of your choice. Enjoy:)
gorgeous curry. definitely need something warm and comforting for these january days…
Thank you Anna!
I totally know what you mean. This time of year is tough for me. The dark in the morning when I leave for work, and dark in the evening when I get home zaps my energy. I too, just want to curl up and read. I’d love to do that with this soup for lunch. Spring will come soon. :)
Hi Kristi, Agh this grey dark days. I can’t wait for spring!
I hear you. I took about 10 days off but my kids being off from school is actually more work for me and I am not sure if I had rest… lol. Now it’s time to catch up but it’s been a little hard. The cold weather, being sick, and lack of motivation (and it’s beginning of year too!). Hope we can cheer up each other. Well you did with this delicious looking curry! ;) I remember you said you love potatoes. Me too and so happy seeing a big chunk in this curry.
Nami you are my hero and I wish I had as much energy as you muster up. Yay for potatoes! :)
We are all curry lovers here at home but my repertoire is quite limited. This recipe is so apt for now when we have all overdosed on meat in the holidays. Lovely dish, Nancy.
We too love our curry and it can be a challenge keeping things fresh sometimes. That’s when you have to experiment. Thank Adora!
All I need is this curry and a bowl of brown rice… and I’m set. I have been working on a lot of fun food these first few days of the year… I guess I’m trying to make up to my family after we all got sick over Christmas. I do need to throw some healthier curries back into my diet.. otherwise it will not be a good year for my waistline. :)
It would be perfect with some brown rice Ramona. I hope you are all feeling better now. Thanks!
HI, your curry sure look very tempting and awesome. Excellent pictures, very well taken and lovely presentation. Nice to eat with french loaf.
Have a nice day.
That sounds delicious Amelia! Thanks:)
What a great soup! I just love soups during the colder months. This looks great my dear!
Thanks Ravie!
Hi Nancy!
Could I just dive right in to your bowl of curry (your photos and recipes just have that effect on me;-)
All my very best wishes for a Happy New Year and I look forward to following your beautiful blog in 2013;-)
Aw thanks so much Patty! My very best wishes to you and yours. May 2013 be a fantastic year for you! xx
“cook until the spices begin to poop” ?? gross :)
Hahahaha!! Oh my good thanks for catching that Blake! I’ve corrected it now :)
It got so cold last week that I did sit around with a cup of hot tea or soup and read a good book! What a way to spend time off! This curry warms me up just looking at it. I can taste it and smell it looking at those beautiful pictures!
Lucky;) Thank you MJ!
This looks seriously good. Bring on meatless mondays.
Thanks Bintu!
As you said, a perfect recipe for a lazy day. And comforting as well.
Thanks Victoria!
Just made this and had to let you know how delicious it is! Wonderful. Thanks!
Thanks Elizabeth & glad to hear it!:)
I am still having a heard time getting back in the swing of things :) But this dish might help….gorgeous with such beautiful flavors!
Just cooked this dish :) Lovely smell all around the house. Thanks
Thank you Ana!
Gave this wonderful curry a go last night and I wasn’t disappointed! Unfortunately there’s no fresh coriander available in Slovakia at the moment. *Sob!* But we squeezed some lemon juice over the top instead and it was just divine. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. And your photographs are simply stunning! :)
Hi Koren,
Thank you, and glad to hear you enjoyed the curry. Lemon is a fantastic addition — I’ll try that next time. Thanks for stopping by!:)
Thank you for the recipe! I was looking for a yellow split peas recipe and I will try yours now because looks great!
Thank you Alvaro and enjoy the curry!
Third time that i have cooked and enjoyed this receipe, it is now a firm family fave, made from everything you should have in the store cupboard!! well done you!
Hi Vicky,
Thank you and I’m thrilled that you family enjoys this curry as much as we do.
I am confused. In the health benefits section you refer to cilantro, but the recipe does not contain this ingredient. Was there an omission in the recipe?
Hi George,
Thank you for catching that, cilantro can be mixed in right before serving. Enjoy the curry!
I’m trying this recipe right now as we speak, it’s simmering.ewwww lala it is deliciono. I did add in the lemon because I read your constructive critics. I also added a 1 small smoke turkey kneck and I didn’t want to waist my celery so I added 2 1/2 strips. THEY MAKE GREAT VEGETABLE STOCK OR BROTH. Thanks!
Thank you Laura! Glad to hear you added your own personal touch.
Made this for tea and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this super curry.Absolutely delicious and will definitely be making this again.Thank you so much for sharing this recipe
I have made your recipe many times now, it’s delicious. Thank you
Hi Susannah! Thank you, I’m glad to hear it. :)