Turmeric Potato Pea Skillet
Potatoes and peas cook in a covered skillet with onion, cumin and turmeric. It makes a warm vegetable-centered meal when you would rather use a lid than heat the oven. The potatoes need to soften before the peas join them. Keep an eye on the liquid, then uncover at the end to leave the spices coating the vegetables.
South Asian · Preparation time: 12 min · Cook time: 25 min · Total time: 37 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Ingredients
- 360 g Potato
- 160 g Frozen peas
- 80 g Yellow onion
- 20 ml Olive oil
- 1 g Ground turmeric
- 2 g Ground cumin
- 120 ml Water
- 3 g Fine salt
Allergens listed for these ingredients · None identified. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes and dice onion. Cook onion in oil in a lidded skillet until soft, then stir in cumin and turmeric.
- Add potatoes, water and salt, cover and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender. Check the pan and add a spoonful of water if needed.
- Stir in peas and cook covered until hot. Uncover and stir gently until excess moisture evaporates and the potatoes are coated with the spices.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, skillet, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep the measured turmeric and cumin as separate spices. Curry powder has a variable composition, so replacing both by their combined weight does not preserve heat or flavor.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
FAQ
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