Thread: Mushy pea curry

I made it with baked beans and it was lovely. Looks disgusting but really good and I didn't think it needed sweetener - try it with the beans and see what you think :-)

Originally Posted by racaby

Made this for the first time tonight, and was quite impressed. I used madras powder, so it had quite a kick but it was also quite sweet. I will definitely make it again. Hubby liked it but doesn't think you can have a proper meal that doesn't have meat in it . It doesn't look fantastic tho....


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Why don't you add chicken to it? That's what I do, and it seems much more like a 'proper' curry.

I make mine slightly different to this recipe. This is how I do it:

- In a pan, with FryLight, fry off chicken breast pieces, onions and mushrooms (you can add any extra veggies you like)

- Once the chicken is cooked & the vegetables softened, add 1 tin of chopped tomatoes and 1 tin of mushy peas. Stir well and let the mixture bubble.

- To the mixture add curry powder - enough to suit your taste. Again, stir well and serve.

IAlso, just before serving, I stir in a coconut MullerLight yogurt. It makes the curry so much more rich and 'creamy', and tastes just like a Korma! I love it served with SW chips and extra veg.

Why not give it a try xx

I don't normally like mushy peas but I love pea and ham soup which I think is similar - Gonna give this a go.

hi is this free when made eith chicken on the extra easy ?

Originally Posted by jayneb

hi is this free when made eith chicken on the extra easy ?

Should be x

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I have just made this for the first time and i LOVE it not just like...love
My OH says its one of his fav curries now!
It took me a while to try this as the thought of mushy peas in a curry freaked me out a lot, but I am so glad I tried it I can see it becoming a regular meal at home

Vicky xxx

Princess Stevie, what a great idea about the coconut muller. Sometimes the people on here really amaze me with their ingenuity. You are one of them. You get my Flabulous Award of the week. Well done.

Wow, just read your idea of adding the chicken and coconut muller. Fantasic idea, deffinately try that soon. Thanku princess stevie :-)

Made this for the first time today. Next time I think I'll add quorn pieces & blitz up the beans and peas before adding it as I found the texture a bit odd! Tasted great though

Have just had this for tea and pleased to say was pleasantly surprised! It sounded and looked revolting but actually really enjoyed it. Even hubby was impressed!

Sounds like a Petar Kay joke, it isn't April 1st yet is it ? Do you think it would work with lean minced beef in, a sort of beef keema ?

Could someone please tell me exactly what kind of curry powder to you, i tried making it and it really did not turn out right at all, i was actually sick after tasting it, do u blend the beans, mushy peas and tomatoes first?

Originally Posted by mumlisa

Could someone please tell me exactly what kind of curry powder to you, i tried making it and it really did not turn out right at all, i was actually sick after tasting it, do u blend the beans, mushy peas and tomatoes first?

Sorry to sound stupid, but just 'normal' curry powder. I think I got mine from morrisons, their own make. It's a black container with a brown label with a 'C' on it - I believe they come in different strengths, mild, medium, hot, etc.

I don't blend any of the ingredients, and never have. I know a few people blitz the whole thing up afterwards, but to me it doesn't sound appertising at all. My tomatoes and mushy peas go straight in from the tin, and are left that way.

I have used Indian curry powder (madras usually) but I found a chinese curry powder mix at the good food show this year and last time I made it I used that and it was gorgeous. I cook it and then blend the whole lot and leave until I'm ready to use (it will last a few days in the fridge). I then fry chicken and onions and add the blended mix but always add some water to thin it out as it is too thick and lumpy otherwise - it's really quite smooth with some added water or stock. Add some peas and simmer for a while and it turns out perfectly...... I think when it comes to the spices and curry powder you can just experiment with what you like, especially with Indian spices - I just bang the same spices in as if I was making a normal curry. :-)

This sounds interesting...im deffo going to give this a try!!