Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Potatoes and Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A hearty and mildly spiced Australian-style sausage curry simmered with potatoes and peas, perfect for warming weeknight dinners. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pork sausages, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 links (about 600g) pork sausages
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 400g (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 3 medium (about 450g), peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh coriander leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add 8 pork sausages and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
4. Step 4: Add 400g canned diced tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Return the browned sausages to the pot along with 3 peeled and cubed medium potatoes and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes until the sausages are cooked through and potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until peas are heated through.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving with steamed rice or crusty bread.