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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Easy Vegan Potato Curry

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Oct 23, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegan potato curry

    This easy vegan potato curry is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Made with soft potatoes, flavorful tomatoes and a rich sauce, this is delicious served over a bed of rice. Gluten-free and oil-free. 

    Easy vegan potato curry gluten-free

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    • A few reasons I love this recipe
    • What vegetables can I add to this potato curry?
    • How to make potato curry
    • Other vegan weeknight dinner recipes
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    I've just entered the second week of my holiday to Russia, and on the day that I'm writing this, the weather reached a staggering 6 degrees Celsius (43 Fahrenheit!).

    This comes as a surprise because it snowed just two days ago. Now everything is melting, a sign that spring has definitely arrived.

    I have a lot of traditional Russian-food inspired recipes I want to share, as a lot of you request them and I myself love creating vegan versions of some of those childhood favorites.

    But today, I'm sharing a different comfort food classic that many of us are familiar with. Which is this easy vegan potato curry.

    Bowl with vegan curry and rice

    I love vegan potato curry as a flavorful weeknight dinner.

    Or just curry of any type. I love cooking quick simplified versions of Indian curry dishes that nonetheless don't miss any flavor. If you're like me, this will definitely be a dish you'll want to make over and over again.

    As you can see, I made different variations of this all the time!

    Vegetable curry in a white bowl with rice
    Closeup of vegan curry in a white bowl

    It features soft, hearty potatoes cooked in a rich curry sauce made with coconut milk and fresh tomatoes.

    Just a few simple spices that you probably already have in your cupboard will give your kitchen an incredible aroma.

    Easy potato curry with rice

    This vegan potato curry is also a great way to eat more vegetables. I always talk about my love for vegetables, and how it's possible to add more of them to your diet even if you're not a fan of salad.

    You can cook a delicious curry, serve it over fluffy white rice, and thanks to the tomatoes and spinach, still get in a couple of servings of veg. Healthy eating is all about making small changes whenever you can, and optimizing the nutritional value of your favourite dishes!

    A few reasons I love this recipe

    This vegan potato curry is...

    • Packed full of flavor. Curry flavors are some of my favorites!
    • Easy to make and perfect for beginners in the kitchen. No complicated methods or ingredients involved.
    • Comforting and cozy. You'll be craving this whenever it gets cold.
    • Great for a weeknight dinner.
    • Gluten-free.
    • Oil-free.
    • Healthy, made with whole food plant based ingredients.
    • Ready in less than 30 minutes. No need for takeout even with a busy lifestyle!
    Closeup of vegan curry with potatoes and rice

    What vegetables can I add to this potato curry?

    Something I love about curries is how versatile they are. They're also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in the fridge.

    Apart from the potatoes themselves (of course lol), I also used fresh tomatoes, spinach and green peas.

    The tomatoes are pretty essential as they work as part of the sauce, however you can switch up the other ones or add even more.

    I would recommend leafy greens such as kale, as well as other veggies that work well in curries, such as zucchini, mushrooms (I know they're not technically a vegetable but still lol), eggplant and different pepper varieties.

    Closeup of vegan curry in a white bowl

    How to make potato curry

    Add the garlic and onion to a non-stick saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add a splash of water if it starts to stick to keep this recipe oil-free. Then, add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute more to coat.

    Add the fresh tomatoes and press them down gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to release their juices.

    Add the potatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, for around 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

    cooking the potatoes
    mixing the potato curry
    Potato curry with peas in a saucepan

    At the last minute, stir in the spinach and the green peas, cooking until the spinach has wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over a bed of rice of your choice. (I prefer basmati rice with pretty much all my Indian dishes!)

    Easy vegan potato curry

    Other vegan weeknight dinner recipes

    If you love this vegan potato curry, be sure to check out these other delicious ideas:

    • Sweet and sour chickpeas and green beans
    • Vegan chili with butter beans
    • Red lentil cauliflower Dahl
    • Creamy tofu pasta
    • Vegan borscht

    Recipe

    vegan potato curry

    Easy Vegan Potato Curry (Gluten-free)

    This easy vegan potato curry is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Made with soft potatoes, flavourful tomatoes and a rich sauce, this is delicious served over a bed of rice. Gluten-free and oil-free. 
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    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: 30 minutes or less, comfort food, curry, earth of maria, easy, Gluten-Free, Oil free, Potatoes, set1, to move, Vegetables
    Servings: 4 *servings
    Calories: 290kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ large onion chopped
    • 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • 5 oz fresh tomatoes chopped (around 5 medium tomatoes)
    • 14 oz potatoes chopped
    • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
    • 1 tbsp curry powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1 cup spinach
    • ½ cup green peas fresh or thawed from frozen
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • rice, to serve
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    Instructions

    • Add the garlic and onion to a non-stick saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add a splash of water if it starts to stick to keep this recipe oil-free. Then, add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute more to coat. 
    • Add the fresh tomatoes and press them down gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to release their juices. 
    • Add the potatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, for around 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. 
    • At the last minute, stir in the spinach and the green peas, cooking until the spinach has wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over a bed of rice of your choice. 

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    Notes

    * If serving with rice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1215IUVitamin C: 29.2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 7.7mg
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    1. Chelsea says

      February 08, 2022 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good! Definitely a favorite meal! I added extra firm tofu to the curry and served it with jasmine rice mixed with cauliflower rice.

      Reply
    2. Christiana says

      June 08, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      This was >delicious<.
      I increased the seasonings by at least half and that was it. The brown rice paired perfectly. This is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Brandon F says

      October 20, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy and delicious. I used twice as much garlic and a little more of some of the other ingredients. My girlfriend and I were amazed.

      Reply
    4. Viviane Van Giesen says

      October 25, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty vegan recipe. I had kale at home and used it instead of spinach. Delicious. I didn't have fresh tomatoes and used canned tomatoes. I will definitely repeat it! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      May 02, 2023 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      Very yummy, I added some vegetable stock and it was perfect!

      Reply
    6. Carly says

      August 08, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe!! Me and my non-vegan fiancé would definitely eat this again. We added an entire thing of spinach and whole can of peas and for extra veggies and it was delicious!

      Reply
    7. Rose says

      August 25, 2023 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good curry. And this is a delicious curry. I did add some additional vegetables. That versatility is one of things that I really like about making curry dishes. Thanks for a very good recipe!

      Reply
    8. Toni S says

      September 07, 2023 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight and it was SOOOO good! My whole family loved it. I followed the recipe but threw in some cauliflower that I needed to use up which was also super yummy. Even my non-vegan husband had 3 bowls! Everyone said to put it in the rotation and I definitely will!

      Reply
    9. JH says

      November 17, 2023 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This was so easy and delicious. I threw in some chopped white mushrooms. Thanks 😊

      Reply
    10. Deborah says

      February 12, 2024 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      This dish was so yum with a nice thick creamy consistency & very moreish. I will definitely be making this again 🙂

      Reply
    11. Yoana says

      May 09, 2024 at 3:19 pm

      4 stars
      It took 40min to get the potato cubes to be ready. How can I avoid this in the future?

      Reply
    12. Kim Burke says

      August 12, 2024 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Very pleased with this tasty, fast, and easy recipe. I had all of the listed ingredients on hand and the tomatoes were freshly cut from my garden.

      Reply
    13. Sarah says

      February 18, 2025 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely fantastic.
      I do have a question if anyone can answer? in the nutritional value per service g it says 18mg of saturated fat - where does this come from? I checked my coconut milk and it's on 1.9mg per 250ml so u sure why saturated fat is so high! apologies if I'm being dense haha

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        April 09, 2025 at 9:20 am

        It is from the coconut milk. You may be using a low fat version, which will work fine.

        Reply
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