Slimming World Mushy Pea Curry – Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

If you haven’t tried this mushy pea curry slow cooker recipe you really don’t know what you are missing! I hate mushy peas so didn’t think I would like this but actually, I was surprised to find I do!

It has to be one of the easiest meals to make but I warn you it can make you a little gassy and bloated!

Is this Slimming World mushy pea curry Syn Free?

If you’ve found this recipe after searching for a Syn Free mushy pea curry, you’re probably familiar with an older version of the Slimming World plan.

When I originally made this recipe, Syns were the system Slimming World used. The plan has since changed and Syns have been replaced by Swips, so I wouldn’t rely on an old Syn calculation when making this curry today.

If you’re currently following Slimming World, check the exact ingredients and quantities you’re using against the latest information available to members.

The good news is that you don’t need to be following Slimming World at all to enjoy this recipe. It’s simply an inexpensive, filling curry made with ingredients you can pick up in pretty much any supermarket.

Why use mushy peas in a curry?

Mushy peas probably aren’t the first ingredient you’d expect to find in a curry, which is exactly why this recipe can sound slightly odd the first time you hear about it!

They help give the sauce thickness and body without needing lots of complicated ingredients. Once everything is cooked together with the curry flavours, you’re not simply sitting down to a bowl that tastes like somebody tipped curry powder over your chip-shop peas.

It’s also a brilliantly budget-friendly ingredient. Tins of mushy peas are inexpensive, easy to keep in the cupboard and require no preparation, which is one of the reasons this recipe became such a popular easy Slimming World meal.

If you’re sceptical, I completely understand. I probably wouldn’t have looked at a tin of mushy peas and independently thought you know what this needs? A curry. But somehow it works!

What does mushy pea curry taste like?

Despite the name, the finished curry isn’t simply a plate of mushy peas with a bit of spice mixed through it.

The peas become part of the sauce, making it thick and substantial, while the other ingredients and curry seasoning provide most of the overall flavour.

Exactly how spicy it tastes will depend on the curry powder you use and how much you use, so it’s easy to adjust according to your own preference.

I find it a very mild curry, suitable for most people.

If you’re cooking for people who aren’t particularly adventurous with spice, start cautiously. You can always add more heat, but extracting curry powder from the slow cooker six hours later is considerably trickier!

Budget shopping tips for mushy pea curry slow cooker recipe

I try to ensure all of the recipes I make are accessible to everyone. By this, I mean that they do not use obscure, hard-to-find ingredients. I also believe that recipes should use as few ingredients as possible and avoid expensive ingredients.

This mushy pea curry is really easy and cheap to make! Would we all much rather spend money on holidays than expensive ingredients, wouldn’t we?

Buying herbs and spices in bulk is something I really recommend. It can save a lot of money in the long term but also mean you never run out! I find putting them on Amazon subscribe and save can help too!

Shopping around to see which shops have offers on your usual products can make a big difference to your weekly shopping bill. Additionally, don’t forget to check out the yellow sticker reductions and freeze what you can.

Frozen vegetables are nutritionally just as good as fresh, usually, so do keep an eye on those too to save money. Do you have any particular frozen vegetables you love? Do share them with me it is always nice to hear people’s recommendations.

Mushy pea curry is also a useful recipe when you’re trying to keep the food shop down because none of the ingredients needs to be particularly expensive.

Tinned vegetables and cupboard ingredients don’t have to be inferior to fresh ingredients, especially in a recipe where everything is going to cook together into a sauce anyway.

It’s also worth checking supermarket own-brand mushy peas rather than automatically buying a branded tin. Once they’re part of a curry with several other flavours, this probably isn’t the moment when I’m going to insist my peas need an impressive pedigree!

Can you make mushy pea curry in the slow cooker?

Yes, and this is one of those recipes that works really well as an easy slow-cooker meal because there isn’t lots of fiddly preparation involved.

Add the ingredients according to my recipe below and let the slow cooker do most of the work.

I particularly like recipes like this on days when I know I won’t feel like cooking later. Getting dinner started earlier means there’s considerably less chance of reaching 6pm, opening the fridge and hoping a meal has somehow assembled itself while I wasn’t looking.

Adaptations to this mushy pea curry

If you want to add meat or Quorn to this recipe it will be just as good. Have a bit of a play around and see what works for you.

If you prefer a smooth curry sauce why not blend the curry and use it as a sauce for chicken?

Why not add some vegetables you have grown yourself from scraps or in the garden? Anything you fancy goes well in this simple curry!

What can I serve with mushy pea curry?

Rice is probably the most obvious accompaniment and turns this into a really filling meal.

You could also serve it with vegetables, a jacket potato or whatever you normally enjoy alongside curry.

If you’re following Slimming World, build your plate according to the current plan rather than relying on an old meal suggestion from when this recipe was first published.

Personally, I like it on its own!

FAQ

Can you freeze mushy pea curry?

Yes, mushy pea curry can be useful for batch cooking. Let it cool appropriately before dividing it into suitable freezer containers.

I prefer freezing meals like this in individual portions because it means you can take out exactly what you need rather than defrosting an enormous container of curry for one person.

Defrost safely and reheat thoroughly before serving.

How long does mushy pea curry keep in the fridge?

Once cooled and refrigerated appropriately, I’d treat this like other cooked leftovers rather than leaving it hanging around indefinitely. If you’re not going to eat the leftovers soon, freezing them is the better option.

Can I make mushy pea curry without a slow cooker?

Yes. You don’t need a slow cooker to enjoy the recipe. If you prefer to cook on the hob simply cook fry the vegetables until cooked, add the other ingredients and simmer until hot.

Can I add chicken to mushy pea curry?

If you want a meat version, chicken can work well with this type of curry sauce.

I have sometimes cooked chicken seperately to add for my partner and son as I am vegetarian and this works well.

Is mushy pea curry vegetarian?

Yes, this is an easy vegetarian dish.

Other healthy recipes for weight loss you may enjoy

If you are a curry fan, then do check out my post full of curry tips and recipes. Why not make a curry sauce or chicken and mushroom curry this week?

Have you seen my ultimate list of slow cooker recipes? If you want autumn-specific slow cooker recipes, I have a guide of those too.

Do you like peas? What about trying this pea and coconut soup or spinach and pea frittata too?

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