Break away from the usual dinner routine with these curry recipes you can easily make at home. They’re packed with bold flavors and you’ll be shocked at how most are surprisingly simple to make. Restaurant quality taste is possible in your home kitchen and you can make it for a fraction of the price.
Thai Red Curry Soup
Red curry Thai noodle soup packs bold flavors and is incredibly simple to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a great alternative to takeout and can be customized with ingredients you have on hand.
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Chicken Saag
This quick chicken saag (or chicken saagwala) replicates the restaurant-quality spinach and chicken curry. It’s easy to prepare and delivers an authentic taste right at home.
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Lamb Korma
Lamb korma is a classic Indian dish featuring aromatic spices and a creamy cashew-based sauce. Marinated in yogurt, the lamb turns tender and flavorful. Serve with white rice for a homemade Indian restaurant experience.
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Really Easy Instant Pot Chicken Curry
Instant Pot Chicken Curry is full of bold flavor and comfort. This dish is easy to make using affordable pantry staples, making it perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
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Potato Curry
Potato curry is a simple, spicy dish made without onions or garlic. It features grated coconut and mixed vegetables, creating a flavorful and versatile curry.
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Coconut Cauliflower Curry
A rich coconut curry with onion, garlic, cauliflower, ginger, and Indian spices. This vegan meal is flavorful and a great option for anyone looking to make a hearty dish without meat.
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Chicken Katsu Curry
Chicken Katsu Curry is a hearty dish featuring crispy chicken katsu, Japanese curry, and steamed sticky rice. This cozy dish is great for weeknights and offers a balance of savory and sweet flavors.
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Coconut Curry Salmon
Salmon gets an Asian flair in this coconut curry dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Tofu Thai Red Curry
This Thai curry recipe (kaeng phet) uses store-bought red curry paste. It makes a delicious vegan meal in less than 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Creamy Chickpea and Carrot Curry
This 45-minute, one-pot carrot curry combines carrots, chickpeas, and optional tofu in a creamy coconut-based sauce. It’s a cozy, comforting meal that’s easy on the budget.
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Easy Chicken Curry
Easy Chicken Curry in just 30 minutes! This Indian-inspired curry is simplified for weeknight dinners with minimal fuss and very little prepping. It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a popular dinner option for the whole family.
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Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry with potatoes is based on an amazing local restaurant curry. Serve this savory dish with freshly steamed rice, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
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Creamy Chicken Korma
This homemade Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe is infused with aromatic Indian spices and created with everyday ingredients.
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Thai Red Chicken Curry
Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant, and you save so much by making it at home!
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Perfect Chickpea and Lentil Curry
Try this flavor-packed chickpea and lentil curry for a healthy weeknight dinner. Filled with fragrant Indian spices and creamy coconut milk, this one-pot recipe is quick and easy.
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Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry, Gaeng Khiao Wan, is a beautifully aromatic dish that’s both sweet and spicy. It comes together in just about 30 minutes with homemade or store-bought curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, and vegetables.
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Ground Beef Curry
This Pakistani Kima (ground beef curry) is a great kid-friendly dish, loaded with healthy ingredients. It’s sure to be a favorite in your home.
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Flavorful & Authentic Indian Lamb Curry Recipe
This authentic Indian lamb curry is incredibly flavorful and cooks quickly using the Instant Pot. It includes traditional Indian spices and freezes well for leftovers and meal planning.
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Easy Homemade Palak Chicken Recipe
Palak chicken is a creamy and comforting traditional Indian dish. The sauce is rich with warm spices and earthy spinach. This homemade recipe is quick to make with easy-to-find ingredients.
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Easy Chicken Madras Curry
An easy chicken madras curry is perfect for cold weather. This spicy Indian curry combines chicken with aromatic Indian flavors and is sure to become a favorite dinner recipe.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.