How To Cook Curry Pigeon Peas

Learn how to cook curry pigeon peas (using frozen peas), in this episode of #TastyTuesdays with Chris De La Rosa of CaribbeanPot.com This delightful vegan dish is not only incredibly tasty it's also gluten free (see comment below). Using a traditional method of cooking vegetarian curry in the Caribbean, we'll make use of frozen pigeon peas to make this classic Caribbean curry dish.
You'll Need...
2 1/2 cups pigeon peas (green)
(water for boiling the peas)
2 tannia (potato will work too)
3 bird's eye pepper (bird pepper or any spicy pepper you have/like)
1 small onion
5 cloves garlic
2 tablespoon coconut oil (veg oil works great)
2 - 2 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (geera)
2 tablespoon shado beni (divided)
3-4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust)
Note Shado beni is also known as Culantro. If you cannot get it, feel free to use cilantro
Important: If doing this recipe gluten free, do go through the full list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. especially the curry powder you use as some may contain flour as a filler.
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[@ranivonwurttemberg7174]

I have just finished shelling ALL of my pigeon peas. I am growing it in US.

[@siterioffiji7649]

Best vegetarian curried peas video ever! Enjoying from the Fiji Islands💞

[@JessicaB8131]

One of my favorite dishes

[@LarryFournillier]

It looks absolutely delicious, Chris! :)

[@tonyaustin969]

gonna try this one for sure. i love curry. great job chris.

[@Techier868]

Who in the world put a thumbs down????? Trying this this weekend Chris.... Much love!

[@kibaetienne2171]

Oh that looks so good! Thanks for the vid

[@sandy-k1n]

Hi Chris , I love this recipe.I haven't made it in a while I love eating it with white rice. and some hot pepper sauce.😊👍Thanks for sharing this.

[@anydae]

I've never heard of curried pigeon peas. Thanks for sharing!! Years I haven't heard about Tania!!

[@lisab3950]

I need this right now with rice. yummy! 👍👍

[@pwilk4811]

Chris. Loved this dish. So happy to watch your videos on side items. Happy Sunday😃

[@MsBrownsugarTX]

Good morning! This looks great. You give the best instructions. It's like you're answering my questions as you go! Thank you!

[@caribbeanpot]

much thanks for appreciating my efforts

[@twistedegomaniac]

it's is great! where in from Tania is yautia and it's common curry is great I just could smell all the ingredients and it's wonderful I use home grown pigeon peese it's great

[@robinkissoon4211]

Chris this dish take me back to my grandmother. I'm sure it tasted wicked. ... Robin from Trinidad. ..love your cooking

[@MzBentluvsluv]

This look soo good

[@patriciancube394]

Beautiful dish.

[@audepoullain3091]

pleasure to find your video, I got delivered frozen pigeon peas instead of my British Garden peas, and had no idea what to do with it. Being french, I am just suffering to catch all the ingredients name - but you are a time saver it is all under caribbeanPot.com. Brilliant!

[@G.O.D.D.I.D]

Brethren you never fail!!... Gonna do this with some fish!! Bless up!!

[@soniccash1up]

Omg my mouth watering

[@cherithbartholomew4140]

coconut milk adds some wicked flavour Chris love love curry pigeon peas

[@SandraLopez-rn9ez]

greatt Récipe that is yautia malamga has a diferente taste and is alzó bigger both are so great we prepare a similar dish look great

[@nashajustin7560]

that was awesom that is my dish for tomorrow please God i hope it taste good as yours lol but loving your cooking

[@Missmesha17]

Looks delicious, I cannot wait to make this! Would you show how you serve your recipes on the plate?

[@shooshenchula692]

Looks delicious. I am glad you added cilantro for a super flavor. I am Puerto rican and we don't add curry but I am going to cook this the way you have done in the video. Thank you and blessings

[@coppercoloredlifestyle9498]

Yay!!! Another vegan friendly recipe. This looks AMAZING!!!

[@caribbeanpot]

do try.. it's wicked

[@cavavillven508]

GM Chris! Looks delish! Have a great one

[@caribbeanpot]

likewise.. enjoy the tuesday

[@hemabasdeo8306]

I feel ah going to make some tomorrow for lunch.

[@mizzpoetrics]

Here in the US, depending on where you get it from, in the Latin markets Tania is called Yautia or what I believe is one of the African names that some of us know it as in the Caribbean - Malanga.

[@caribbeanpot]

much thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@mizzpoetrics]

You're welcome! :-) I'd like to make this, but I want to try it with some pig tails or pig feet, some oxtail or even some cut up turkey wings.

[@nadlyna70]

coconut milk would certainly bring this to another level.

[@hunterjameson6236]

i know it's pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@soulfoodqueennet]

Great Video / Love Your Channel /Thank You For Sharing..

[@karminiparsan4440]

I love this Chris! With basmati or white rice😀my mother used to make a roasted tomato choka with pepper to go with this. I have a pkt of the Guapa peas in the freezer....will make this later with eddoes. Nice👍👍👌👌

[@caribbeanpot]

I had this with pita (laugh) too lazy to make roti (my fave)

[@poonamabbi7448]

High Chris, the fresh pigeon peas are very [opular in India, in A LOT OF WAYS. We rarely use dry whole pigeon peas, we use them fresh, green or frozen. We normally use the dry, split hulled pigeon peas called TOOR/TUVAR/ARHAR DAAL. That is kind of staple in half of India. This is lovely.

[@mogains]

*Gosh this looks delicious. Im trying this curry green peas this weekend👍🏽👊🏽👊🏽🇹🇹*

[@caribbeanpot]

circle back and share your thoughts on it

[@mogains]

caribbeanpot most definitely. Please continue to share your videos. I love them all 🙏🏽👊🏽👊🏽🇹🇹

[@skillyknight5689]

Please make more Vegan recipes. Your an amazing chef.

[@vashsant]

Let me know if you need volunteers for doing a "How to eat and not have leftovers " video. ☺️

[@enidclarky359]

vashsant 😂😂

[@joanneG75]

Nice .. pumpkin is great thickener also

[@rolojonzun]

Hey Chris, like you, I have problems getting some ingredients in my area, specifically shado beni. Any recommendations for growing your own shado beni ?

[@kickback73]

thank you for introducing me to shado beni/ culantro. I have already asked our produce supplier if they can get it in Peterborough, On. This would make a great addition to the herbs we can currently offer to our patrons...and you know I will all over your custom Madras when available. #stillvibin #bless

[@caribbeanpot]

vibes it up Dan.. remember cilantro is a good substitute as well

[@rayradiance666]

Hi Chris, not sure if you already knew this but pigeon peas are popular in India and called TOOR DAL, you can always find them at your local Asian/Indian markets in dry form.

[@caribbeanpot]

I knew they could be found/used in India, as I get them frozen in the local Indian Supermarket. Didn;t know the name though. thx for the knowledge

[@drannemathews1]

They both are totally different!!!

[@sushmaragoonath7749]

My mouth is dribbling. My mom made it like that. 👍 great job

[@LACHRONICLES]

The Root is called Malanga or Yautia depending where in Latin America you are. Haitians use it is so many different way.. I'm from Miami where is cheap came to LA it's like 6.99 a pound.. This looks like a dish that Haitians make..

[@mathersdavis]

I can export pigeon peas from kenya to anypart of the world buyes can link up on whatsApp [phone]

[@kenyangal8945]

In Kenya it's on season I plant them I wish I could send you full sack

[@terrih5960]

I wonder if you could use vegetable broth in place of water? I'm gonna try this looks good.. Yummi

[@Tracks777]

Excellent video

[@caribbeanpot]

thx kindly

[@rosieborrelli5926]

@@caribbeanpot Looks Awesome.. Yumlicious. 🙏🏽 👏🏽 🌲 12-15-20 P.R. Calif Bless Ya's n Ur Dear Mom. 👏🏽 ✋🏽high 5.

[@fawazali7583]

Hey goodnight huge fan.. i think you should do a cascadoo recipe

[@pureheartesperanza1447]

Hi Chris, very nice recipe, in case u didn't know pigeon peas is available FROZEN all year trough also seasonnal in the summer in the fresh form with the shells

[@dbedazzling1]

Sarah Mohamed he lives in Canada. Not always easy to get that conveniently depending on where u live.

[@pureheartesperanza1447]

dbedazzling1 I know I live in Canada also, not too far from where he lives I also know him he shops at the store where I work sometimes 😊

[@hazelannpatterson6882]

beautifully done. I'm sitting here saying add some pigtail and coconut milk. Lol great job

[@caribbeanpot]

pigtail indeed

[@78jonlino]

Chris you're a vegan/vegetarian's dream.

[@caribbeanpot]

I try.. (smile)

[@JuztMeMe]

Great video, yum! Can you get fresh pigeon peas anywhere in the US?

[@DaLionessDaHuntress]

This is not fair to my stomach that I'm watching this deliciousness being prepared while I'm hungry 😕😯😢

[@caribbeanpot]

my bad (smile)

[@DaLionessDaHuntress]

caribbeanpot Ok ☺

[@aquijohnson3947]

yesss mashup that curry pigeon peas with some hottt sada ,yess man

[@bernice379]

Will try this with pigtail and coconut milk,

[@shivitamohan6244]

reminds me of my father. Neva see a man love curry pigeon peas so yet. I was always confused about tannia...I always thought it was a next type of eddoes. But yh Im studying in Jamaica and they call it coco...had to eat it to curb my craving for eddoes. 😢 I miss eddoes yes

[@caribbeanpot]

it's close to eddoes.. but more tough and can be a lot bigger. My dad had plants with massive (very long) ones back in the day

[@princesslisasweety3479]

When I came to Trinidad I eat this from a roti shop and it tasted amazing. Since then I've been dying for this recipe. Guyanese really need to try this. Thanks alot Chris! You don't know how happy I am after watching this video. One quick question. Can I use eddoes instead of the Tanya? I will be having this for dinner this evening with Guyanese pharatha roti 😂😂

[@caribbeanpot]

yea, eddoes and/or potato will work perfect Enjoy!

[@joyarlewispaul4916]

looks great Chris I made this yesterday. but I put pigtails in it

[@caribbeanpot]

ting self.. I'll have to give that a try

[@joyarlewispaul4916]

caribbeanpot yessss try it curry peas pigtails n breadfruit best food man

[@kellsfletchy2317]

everything Caribbean style yes man,you should do a Rice and green peas with coconut milk and saltfish.

[@caribbeanpot]

dun.. check the channel

[@dbedazzling1]

Oh god Chris. Ur cooking make me drool. I need a trini cook in my house. I'll get fatttttt.😖

[@dbedazzling1]

I prefer potato than any other root like tania.

[@fabiola925]

Looks great! Definitely would have added coconut milk.

[@eveaugustine8197]

I like that one, you really getting on.👍

[@caribbeanpot]

thx appreciate that

[@soulfullyreal]

Do you have a recipe for Jamaican Beef patties?

[@musicmike1960]

Great stove who makes it?

[@EmiLovesShakespeare]

Can we use malanga instead of potato thanks

[@lorinagarrison140]

can you use other types of peas?

[@brianmohammed1790]

Hi Chris you should make pespuri with pigeon peas

[@paulineebanks4400]

Good job ! have you ever tried a 1/4 cup of coconut milk .....try it OK

[@buttacudawey]

Hey Chris.wat would u recommend to eat with this..

[@dbedazzling1]

buttacudawey Roti

[@deemdoubleu]

Can I ask are you using fresh pigeon peas (I know they were frozen but you know what I mean). We can only get dried here in the UK as far as I know in fact they are a local delicacy but always dried. Mum used to boil them for hours and then we eat them with salt and malt vinegar but I've never seen fresh green pigeon peas. Cheers!

[@carolwallace4329]

I thought you are living in Canada....and not north America as you said....when did you move to north America Curry look yummy

[@dakitchenmaker713]

That root in Puerto Rico is called "yautia".

[@zakirahtheniqabi]

Can I used canned pigeon peas?

[@andrewtoppin6885]

what about coconutmill

[@shockskilex101]

Could I use the pressure cooker to speed it up?

[@caribbeanpot]

most certainly

[@sushmasingh60]

caribbeanpot the pigeon peas from a Fiji store doesn't take very long to cook😄

[@JosePerez-vz1qq]

Greetings. How can this recipe be adjusted if one is using dry pigeon peas?

[@pureheartesperanza1447]

I work in a West Indian grocery store in Mississauga am not trying to promote in any way but just to let people know who may be living in the hood 😊

[@jakee778]

Just made this but had to add fresh thyme .

[@debrayoung7040]

Chris that pigeon peas missing so Casscadoo.

[@dawnanderson5737]

is pigeon peas the same what we. call gungo peas in Jamaica

[@lu-hd1fu]

Dawn Anderson no. Pigeon peas is different gungo is i light colour

[@pureheartesperanza1447]

Dawn Anderson I think it's the same.

[@kaliawhittaker2231]

Yes it is the same thing

[@roderickgoulbourne7021]

can i use smoke meat with this dish .?

[@rayradiance666]

What's up Soldiers??

[@latoyawade543]

this looks good but I'm still waiting on the doubles video

[@caribbeanpot]

soon.. lil more patience with me (smile)

[@hillisbyer4452]

caribbeanpot I absolutely love your videos. Have you ever considered using bamboo spoons instead of metal to stir the pot?

[@yourroyallioness6607]

is that Tania the same as yucca root?

[@23SuperLioness]

YourRoyal Lioness No yucca is what we call dasheen root, tania is of the same family

[@shevahmorris9132]

hey boo....yes Chris that's u....lol....can u do a spicy orange chicken video....I knw what I want it to taste like but haven't found the full ingredients....I knw want it with the spice of ginger..not pepper hot....like sesame chicken meets sweet n sour chicken *Caribbean version....but not with all that flour batter of sesame chicken....pair it with veggies or garlic mash potatoes...oh yeah and some cashew cooked with the chicken....hmmm...I knw I just wrote a whole menu/recipe..lol Reply

[@gusmotorsports]

green pigeon peas

[@shernelleottley1337]

can we use the can pigeon peas?

[@veshmahlalwah334]

shernelle ottley sure you can i drain and rinse add it when your potato is half cooked.

[@caribbeanpot]

most def.. check the other video I have on here (no need to boil in water..but do rinse off the brine it's packaged in)

[@shernelleottley1337]

caribbeanpot ok cool .....thanks

[@BeautifulNaturalCurls]

caribbeanpot What if the peas have coconut milk with them? Would you add it at the time you add the liquid for the yams?

[@caribbeanpot]

while I'm not a fan of coconut in curry (personal ting) .. yes, add it when you add the water. it will make for a wonderful, mild curry gravy.

[@dronutube6698]

May I add a suggestion here, instead of cooking pigeon peas for 1.20hr or plus, are you aware to cook with rice cooker, which in real can cook fast (organic same way, no preservatives needed)?

[@CSGraves]

"...curry..." TELL ME MORE.

[@kenshajames5413]

Why the thumbs down

[@reshmagopaul6113]

Nice dish but you need to fry your curry a little more

[@cassandraperkins8763]

I've never had pigeon peas, what can you compare their taste to-something more commonly known. I would like to give them a try, they look good, thanks!

[@caribbeanpot]

probably the same as any other bean? You've got me thinking now. it's very versatile, used fresh./green or dried and stored for when out of season.

[@VSM101]

TOOR DHAL