Ingredients

  • 3 pounds new potatoes, unpeeled
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 10-ounce box frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 scallions, sliced into thin rounds, including some green

Method

  • Scrub the potatoes.
  • Put them in a large pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches.
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil and add 1 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain and cool to room temperature.
  • Chop into bite-size pieces, place them in a large bowl and add the peas.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, curry powder, cumin, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over potatoes and peas, add scallions and toss gently to combine well.
  • Cover and chill until shortly before serving time.