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These Bombay Potatoes and Peas are savory, warm-spiced, and are total comfort on a plate! Everything is cooked in one pan and requires little effort to make.
If you're looking for a delicious side dish to add to your rotation, you'll want to try this recipe for Bombay Potatoes and Peas. We make it often along with my Cauliflower Tikka Masala or Vegan Chickpea Curry. It's downright addicting
This recipe is straight out of Richa Hingle's new book Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen. Her book is filled to the brim with everyday recipes that are easy to make, satisfying, and flavorful. Richa is not shy when it comes to seasoning and her recipes have layers of flavor.
I've been following her blog for many years now, and I also have a copy of her first book Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen. If you love Indian Cuisine, this is definitely the book for you, too.
What's Inside
You'll have over 150 delicious recipes to choose from. Included in that, are authentic Indian Recipes, Indian-Inspired, and of course, flavor-packed everyday recipes like Pizza, Burgers, Casseroles, Tacos, Soups, Wraps, Sweets, One-Pot Meals, and more!
Some recipes you'll find are Sweet and Sour Chickpeas, Black Bean Burgers, Baked Vegetable Pakoras, Mushroom Matar Masala, Sweet Potato Chocolate Pie, Vegan Brownies, and these Bombay Potatoes.
Along with that, there are 36 flavorful "awesome sauce" recipes in the book and many of the chapters are organized according to the sauce. So, you can make the sauces ahead of time and use them throughout the week in a variety of recipes. Richa calls it the "awesome sauce way". You'll have countless recipes to make and it will make life easy!
The book is very organized and the recipes are easy to follow. So, whether you're a newbie cook or a pro, this lineup of goodness will fit perfectly in your kitchen.
Ingredients for Bombay Potatoes
The ingredients are pretty straightforward and easy to find at your local grocery store. Here's what you'll need:
For the main ingredients, you’ll need Yukon Gold Potatoes and Frozen Peas.
To make the flavorful base, you’ll need Neutral Oil, Red Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Ginger, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Ground Turmeric, Cayenne, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Garam Masala, and Salt.
For the finishing touch, you'll need Lemon Juice and Cilantro.
How to make Bombay Potatoes
- 1 - Blend the tomato, garlic, and ginger into a coarse puree.
- 2 - Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds. Cook until the cumin seeds change color, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3 - Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
- 4 - Now add the tomato mixture, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, ground cumin, and garam masala to the skillet.
- 5 - Cook, stirring occasionally until the puree thickens and the garlic is fragrant.
- 6 - Add the potatoes, salt, and water. Cover and cook for 10 to 11 minutes, then add the peas. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cilantro and lemon juice.
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Recipe
Bombay Potatoes and Peas
From Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 small red onion , finely chopped
- 1 large tomato , coarsely chopped
- 7 cloves garlic , peeled
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger , peeled and coarsely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garam masala , or more to taste
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes , cut into ½-inch [1cm] pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt , or more to taste
- 1 cup water , or more as needed
- 1 cup peas , fresh or thawed frozen
- ¼ cup cilantro , finely chopped
- Fresh lemon juice , to taste (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds. Cook until the cumin seeds change color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, blend the tomato, garlic, and ginger into a coarse puree. Add the tomato mixture, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, ground cumin, and garam masala to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the puree thickens and the garlic is fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, salt, and water. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 to 11 minutes. Add the peas. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked to your preference. Add additional water if the potatoes start to stick or if you prefer more curry. Add the cilantro and lemon juice (if using).
Tim K
Looks great! I'd love a chance at the book! Thanks.
Annette
This recipe looks incredible. My idea of an everyday meal is one that can be cooked in as single pot or sheet pan. The easier (while still being healthy), the more likely I'll make it repeatedly.
Nancy
My idea is an easy but tasty and nutritious meal. I love Indian food and make it frequently. An everyday meal should have a whole food starch with a big salad and some sort of bean if desired. Cooked greens are a nice plus.
Elicia P
Thank you. A everyday meal is something that I can whip up in no time flat and not running around for ingredients.
I guess I am a bad vegan but there are many times I skip on a recipe because well... I do not have the ingredient.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Elicia, I agree, it's gotta be easy or it just can't happen every day. 🙂
Richa @ VeganRicha
Thank you for the wonderful review Melissa! And the bombay potatoes look so gorgeous and perfect! so glad you are loving the recipes 🙂
Melissa Huggins
You're so welcome! I'm making the potatoes again tonight. My family is crazy for them 🙂
Karen D
Veggie burger with lettuce and tomato with a side of oven fries
Melissa Huggins
That sounds so good right now! Comforting, yet healthy! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
I love this book! I haven't tried this recipe, but it's on my list of things to make. Your photos are gorgeous!
Melissa Huggins
I'm loving it too! So many great ones! Thank you, Dianne 🙂
Kimmy Ripley
I challenge myself daily to make delicious and filling salads that are also nutritious and good for me. I love eating salad for lunch that is chock full of veggies. It is very satisfying. Sometime I also add fresh berries. I also like to make my own dressing.
Melissa Huggins
I'm getting hungry just reading this! I love hearty salads as a meal too! Gives me a ton of energy 🙂
Tyneisha
This recipe looks amazing! I could definitely enjoy a one pot or one skillet meal everyday. I've been wanting to try more Indian dishes so this would be perfect!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Tyneisha, Love one-pot meals too! Makes life so easy. 🙂
Hannah
I love IndiN food. This looks so good. Salad is definitely one of my everyday meals for lunch.
Melissa Huggins
I love salad as an easy meal too 🙂
karen r
I love Richa's blog and her book looks wonderful! An everyday meal for me is a quick soup or pasta dish.
Melissa Huggins
Those are great for me too! Especially soup! Have a great weekend 🙂
manda
Salad piled with veggies.
Melissa Huggins
On point! I love a hearty salad! 🙂
Laura S
An everyday meal should be something that is quick and easy enough to make and that tastes exceptional for the time you put in! And I agree with you, if you get the sauce right, then you pretty much have a perfect meal! By the way, you have the cutest kitchen towels ever! I am jealous!!!! 🙂
Melissa Huggins
Hi Laura, Yes, quick & easy is key! I bought the kitchen towel at World Market. They always have a great selection. 🙂
Catalina
I’d like a balance plan diet on every meal!! Great giveaway:)
Sabrina Luna
Oh yum! This looks freakin' amazing! 🙂
Melissa Huggins
Thank you, Sabrina! It's just one of many that I'm enjoying from Richa's cookbook 🙂