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Potato and pea khoresh

Potato and pea khoresh

Vegetarian

Persian vegetarian stew: earthy potatoes and green peas simmer in a tomato-based sauce seasoned with ginger, chili peppers, and garam masala.

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At a glance: serves 4 people, 1 hr total (20 min prep, 30 min cook time and 10 min resting), difficulty: easy, about $2.96 per person, 252 kcal per serving.

Recipe from Roozitaa, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This Persian vegetarian stew combines potato, green peas, and fresh cilantro in a tomato-based sauce with a hint of ginger.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Calories252 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodMijotage
  • Estimated cost$11.82 $2.96 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 16, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.70
  • $8.38
  • $0.58
  • $0.21
  • $0.05
  • $0.38
  • $0.16
  • $0.36

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sauté the onion in a little oil until it is softened. Add the grated ginger and crushed red chili to a mortar and pestle.
  2. Add the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, diced potatoes, and green peas, then sauté everything together.
  3. Finely chop the cilantro, add it to the stew, and mix well. ≈ 8 min
  4. Add the garam masala and water, cover, and let the stew simmer for a while to allow the flavors to develop.

The bill

Potato and pea khoresh

  • 5 terracotta pots, medium size$1.70
  • 5 cups of grated tomatoes$8.38
  • 1 cup of cooked green peas$0.58
  • 1 large onion$0.21
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger$0.05
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers$0.38
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste$0.16
  • 1 teaspoon of garam masala$0.36

Total$11.82

that's $2.96 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Nutrition per serving

Calories252 kcal
Fat0.6 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Carbohydrates46.4 g
Sugars10.6 g
Fiber10.7 g
Protein9 g
Salt0.15 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 5 terracotta pots, medium size
  • 5 cups of grated tomatoes
  • 20 cilantro stems
  • 1 cup of cooked green peas
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of garam masala
  • 1 glass of water

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