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Bombay Potatoes and Peas from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen

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Bombay Potatoes and Peas – from the cookbook Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor. This dish is deliciously spiced and perfect as a side dish, or served over rice or with chickpeas for a main meal.

Giveaway! Be sure to read all the way to the end to enter to win a copy of Richa’s cookbook for yourself!

Skillet full of potatoes and peas.

I’ve got a great post for you guys today! Richa Hingle, the award winning blogger and author behind Vegan Richa, has completed her second cookbook! It’s a beautiful book filled with incredibly flavorful and delicious plant based recipes. She is generously allowing me to share her recipe for Bombay Potatoes and Peas today – you’re gonna love it! And you’ll also have a chance to win your very own copy of her latest cookbook so be sure you read all the way to the bottom of the post to enter the giveaway.

Potato and pea curry topped with cilantro in a blue skillet with a metal serving spoon resting on the side.

Meet Richa Hingle

I first introduced you to plant based blogger, Richa Hingle, when I shared her recipe for Masala Lentils from her first cookbook, the best-selling Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen. Or more likely, you already knew her before that. I have been a fan of Richa and her recipes ever since I discovered a plant based diet. I was lucky enough to be a recipe tester for her first book and I’m very much looking forward to cooking and eating my way through her second book as well!

Richa brings Indian food, flavor, and everyday favorites with approachable, easy-to-follow instructions. I haven’t met a recipe of hers that I haven’t loved and I think you’ll discover the same. Her second cookbook, Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor, features inventive recipes inspired by cuisines around the world.

Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen cookbook cover

Photo from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.

Let’s Take A Look Inside

There are 11 chapters in Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen. Most of them “are organized according to the sauces that are integral to the recipes,” and the first one is called Peanut Butter & Coconut. Tell me how you can’t love a book that starts off with all things peanut butter?!

Peanut Butter & Coconut: Red Lentils in Peanut Butter Sauce; One-Pot Peanut Butter Noodles; Green Curry Chickpeas and Eggplant. There’s even a Peanut-Free Peanut Sauce for those that can’t have peanuts!

Sweet & Sour: Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu; Date-Sweetened Teriyaki Sauce; Kung Pao Lentils; Manchurian Chickpeas and Broccoli

Masala & Saag: Quinoa Pulao with Masala Sauce; Mushroom Matar Masala; Chickpeas and Potatoes in Spinach Curry Sauce; Berbere Tofu Bowl with Couscous

Buffalo & Firecracker: Firecracker Cauliflower Bites; Buffalo Sauce; Nut-Free White Garlic Sauce; Buffalo Lentil Tacos

Burgers & More: Lentil-Walnut Burgers; Samosa Sliders with Tamarind Chutney and Mango; Kidney Bean and Black Bean Harissa Burgers; Chickpea Barbecue Loaf

Bowls & Hands: Tinga-Spiced Jackfruit Chickpea Bowl; Laksa Curry Soup; Buddha Bowl with Nacho-Spiced Sweet Potatoes; Cauliflower Shawarma Wraps

Deep-Dishes: Deep-Dish Pizza; Alfredo Spinach Pizza; Vegetable Lasagna; Black Pepper Cheesy Mac and Broccoli

Breakfast for Lunch: Chickpea Chilaquiles; Lentil-Vegetable Frittata; Samosa-Stuffed French Toast; Zucchini, Carrot, and Chickpea Fritters

On a Sweet Note: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Cake; Ginger Tahini Cookies; One-Bowl Banana Apple Bread; One-Hour Cinnamon Rolls; Lemon Chia Coconut Muffins

Everyday Basics: Gluten-Free Pizza Crust; Whole-Grain Rolls; Chickpea Flour Tofu; Curry Powder

My Everyday Kitchen: In this chapter Richa explains how to cook lentils & beans in the pressure cooker and stove top, discusses her pantry staples and favorite kitchen equipment and tools. And not only does she list her recipes in an alphabetic index, she also has an index by recipe group (soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, 30 minutes or less, spice blend, etc.).

Gray stoneware bowl of potatoes, peas, and rice, with two lemon wedges on top.

Side Dish or Entrée

I know you guys are potato lovers, too, based on the popularity of my Veggie Potato Fritters and my Creamy Dairy Free Potato Soup. You definitely need to try this recipe!

These Bombay Potatoes are super flavorful, easy to make, and versatile. A yummy side dish paired up alongside your favorite mains. Or an entrée all on its own served with chickpeas, lentils, or tofu over rice. We loved it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and lots of fresh chopped cilantro.

Forkful of potatoes and peas being lifted out of a bowl.

Bombay Potatoes and Peas

I hope you love this Bombay Potatoes and Peas recipe as much as I do. If you try it, please come back and leave a comment below with your feedback and rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it.

And don’t forget to enter the GIVEAWAY below for a chance to win your very own copy of Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen. If you want to ensure yourself a copy, you can purchase one here.

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Bombay Potatoes and Peas in a blue skillet. Small dish or rice in the background.
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Bombay Potatoes and Peas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Bombay potatoes is a spiced potato dish made with whole spices. It can include curry leaves, different spices, peanuts, and so on. This version uses mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and peas to add some color and protein. Add some other vegetables or cooked chickpeas to make it a meal. This recipe also works well with sweet potatoes. (From Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.)
Course: Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons organic safflower or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 large tomato (coarsely chopped)
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 1-inch [3cm] knob fresh ginger (peeled and coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala (or more to taste)
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch [1cm] pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1 cup 240ml water, or more as needed
  • 1 cup 160g fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup 10g finely chopped cilantro
  • Fresh lemon juice (to taste) (optional)
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
Nutrition Facts
Bombay Potatoes and Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 678mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 49%
Calcium 4%
Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

    • Jenn S. says

      Thank you, Alisa! Yes, her recipes are always delicious! You definitely need to give these Bombay Potatoes a try!

      Reply

  9. JeanneGreenEyes says

    I love Vegan Richa’s recipes and it would be fantastic to have a whole bunch of them together in a book like this!!!

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  13. Emily Lavieri-Scull says

    I have another one of Richa’s cookbooks and I absolutely love it! I’m really excited to try some of her new recipes and get my hands on this books!

    Reply

  15. Cadry says

    This looks like the perfect antidote to the chill in the air! I’ve made many recipes from Richa, and they’re always so wonderful. I can’t wait to give this one a whirl!

    Reply

  16. Dianne says

    I love this book! I love everything that I’ve made so far. I haven’t tried this yet, but it’s on my l its of meals to make!

    Reply

  19. Dee Johnson says

    I have her first book and it’s amazing and I think this one is going to be great too. I have already seen so many tasty recipes posted on other blogs from this book and I would love to try them.

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    • Jenn S. says

      Hi, Hilary. For canned chickpeas, I would add during the last 10 minutes just to heat them through. If you have dried chickpeas, you’ll have to cook those separately according to package directions and then add them to the dish towards the end as well. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

  25. Hannah Barnes says

    I am excited for this book since her recipes are always great and the photography is beautiful

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  27. Richa @ VeganRicha says

    Thank you for the wonderful review Jenn! I hear you! When i was thinking of different chapter organizations, the peanut butter stuff always ended up in the first chapter 🙂

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    • Jenn S. says

      Peanut butter is life! 🙂 Seriously, Richa, another AMAZING book that I will reach for over and over again!

      Reply

  30. Alisa Fleming says

    It’s no wonder Richa has such a dedicated following – her recipes always turn out so perfect and flavorful! Adding these potatoes to the must try list.

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  31. amy smith-faczan says

    I love so many of Richa’s recipes and I have the first cookbook. We are really excited to get her other cookbook. Her dishes are so flavorful!

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  32. Kristina says

    my husband and I are both LOVING Richa’s book (we love her first one, too!), and have enjoyed this recipe a couple of times – SO good!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      It’s so good!! I seriously love every recipe I’ve ever tried of hers – which is A LOT! 🙂

      Reply

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