Curry Comfort Potato Dumplings (Printable)

Soft potato dumplings nestled in a rich, spiced curry sauce for a comforting fusion meal.

# What You Need:

→ Potato Dumplings

01 - 2.6 pounds starchy potatoes, peeled and quartered
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 3.5 ounces potato starch or cornstarch
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Curry Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
08 - 1 large onion, finely diced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 2 teaspoons medium-hot curry powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
14 - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
15 - 1 medium carrot, diced
16 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
17 - 1 2/3 cups coconut milk
18 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
19 - 4 ounces frozen peas
20 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
21 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste
23 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Boil the peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam-dry for 5 minutes. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly. Incorporate eggs, potato starch, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, mixing until a soft dough forms. With wet hands, shape into about 16 golf ball-sized dumplings. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer and cook dumplings in batches until they float and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
02 - Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; toast spices for 30 seconds. Add diced carrot and red bell pepper; cook until slightly softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Incorporate tomato paste, then pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Add frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
03 - Gently place warm potato dumplings into the curry sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Pillowy soft potato dumplings blended with flavorful curry spices
  • A hearty vegetarian dish that's gluten-free if using gluten-free flour
02 -
  • Use starchy potatoes for the best dumpling texture
  • Cook dumplings at a gentle simmer to prevent breaking apart
03 -
  • Let mashed potatoes cool to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely
  • Use a slotted spoon to gently remove dumplings to keep their shape intact
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