Tomato Curry with Potato Balls

Tomato Curry with Potato Balls is a medium Korean recipe that serves 2. 450 calories per serving. Recipe by 매일맛나 delicious day on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 37 min | Total: 1 hr 12 min

Cost: $4.73 total, $2.36 per serving

Ingredients

  • 390 g Tomatoes (3 medium, diced)
  • 190 g Onion (Half a large onion, diced)
  • 15 g Unsalted butter (About 1 tbsp)
  • 3 tbsp Cooking oil (Vegetable or canola oil)
  • 4 g Chili powder (0.5 tbsp)
  • 4 g Sugar (1 tsp)
  • 30 g Curry powder (3 tbsp)
  • 24 g Heavy cream (3 tbsp, plus extra for garnish)
  • 150 ml Water
  • to taste Salt
  • 480 g Potatoes (2 medium, boiled and mashed while hot)
  • 9 g Parmesan cheese (2 tbsp, grated)
  • 10 g Roasted peanuts or cashew nuts (1 tbsp, chopped)
  • 24 g Cornstarch powder (3 tbsp, for binding)
  • 2 g Parsley or cilantro (0.5 tsp, chopped, for garnish and mixing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare vegetables

    Dice the three medium tomatoes into small pieces and finely chop half a large onion.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Sauté onion

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion and stir‑fry until translucent and lightly golden.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Cook tomatoes and puree

    Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, stir‑fry until they break down, then blend the mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Season and simmer the curry

    Return the puree to the skillet, add chili powder, sugar, curry powder, heavy cream, and 150 ml water. Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT7M

  5. Finish the curry

    Turn off the heat, let the sauce settle for a minute, then uncover, stir, and taste. Add salt if needed.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Boil potatoes

    Place the two medium potatoes in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork‑tender, about 12‑15 minutes.

    Time: PT15M

  7. Make potato mixture

    Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot. Stir in grated Parmesan, chopped peanuts or cashews, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley or cilantro until a smooth, pliable dough forms.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Shape potato balls

    With damp hands, roll the mixture into bite‑size balls (about 1‑inch diameter). Place them on a plate.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Fry potato balls

    Heat a thin layer of oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato balls, turning gently, until golden brown all around, about 3‑4 minutes total.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Plate and garnish

    Spoon the hot tomato curry into a serving bowl, drizzle a little extra heavy cream if desired, add the fried potato balls, and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
450
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Contains Dairy, Contains Nuts

Allergens: Dairy, Tree nuts, Peanuts

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Tomato Curry with Potato Balls

Recipe by 매일맛나 delicious day

A comforting Korean‑inspired dinner featuring a rich, creamy tomato curry paired with bite‑size potato balls that are fried to a golden crisp. The dish balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors and can be made ahead for a quick weeknight meal.

MediumKoreanServes 2

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Source Video
24m
Prep
37m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.73
Total cost
$2.36
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blending the cooked tomatoes into a fine puree
  • Simmering the curry with lid on for 5 minutes
  • Boiling potatoes until just tender
  • Incorporating cornstarch to bind the potato mixture
  • Frying potato balls to a golden brown without burning

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard and keep a lid nearby.
  • Handle the boiling pot with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • When blending hot tomato puree, vent the lid slightly to prevent steam pressure buildup.

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