24 Indian curry recipes

Pilau rice

Curry isn’t complete without rice – turn your hand to making your own pilau rice with our easy recipe.

Easy lamb bhuna

This juicy curry recipe is easy to make and packed with plenty of flavours. Plus, it's low in calories too.

Aloo gobi with poached eggs

Asma Khan’s twist on this popular Indian delicacy features runny poached eggs, making for a hearty dinner.

Saag chana masala

Green and red chillies elevate this spinach and chickpea curry – the perfect veggie side dish from Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express.

Vindaloo

Looking for an easy low calorie curry recipe? Try our simple pork vindaloo with peas and spinach, it's under 350 calories per serving. Enjoy with rice.

Aubergine dhansak

Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan aubergine dhansak to feed the whole family. Enjoy with pilau rice.

Saag paneer

This easy side dish, featuring golden cubes of paneer spiced with cumin and chilli, will go down a treat on curry night and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Chicken Korma

Ditch the weekend Indian takeaway and cook this simple, creamy chicken korma. Our vibrant recipe is low in calories yet packed with plenty of flavours.

Shahi paneer (paneer in creamy cashew and tomato curry)

This vibrant Indian dish is an easy veggie curry recipe that's gluten-free.

Mutter paneer

You can make this traditional north Indian curry in just 30 minutes. Serve it as a side dish with naan or rice.

Goan prawn curry

Make this vibrant green coconut prawn curry, cooked with chilli, coriander and curry leaves. We've used shell-on prawns as they add so much flavour but you can make it with shelled prawns, too.

Chettinad chicken fry

Try this super simple version of chettinad chicken, flavoured with ginger, turmeric, fennel seeds, cinnamon and dried red chillies.

Keralan chicken curry

This creamy curry has classic flavours from Kerala, with ginger, green chilli, whole fragrant spices and a light, creamy gravy enriched with cashew nuts.

Black dahl with paneer-stuffed naan

Lashings of butter and cream give this dahl extra wow factor. Serve with paneer-stuffed naans to make a filling meal.

Home-style chicken curry (Tariwalla murgh)

Maunika Gowardhan's easy chicken curry is bursting with aromatic flavours and has a spicy kick from the chilli. Ideal for a comforting but nutritious Friday night treat.

Dum aloo

This Indian curry varies from household to household, but this particular version with new potatoes comes from Asma Khan, chef-patron of Darjeeling Express. Serve with fried bread such as puris.

Butter bean curry (Gujarati Rangoon na vaal)

Minimal prep but full-on flavour, this easy curry made with tinned beans and fragrant spices makes a great midweek dinner.

Lamb chop curry (Andhra chintakaya chaap)

This Andhra recipe sees lamb chops marinated in tamarind and ginger, then cooked with chilli and sliced potatoes. It makes the most of simple ingredients and is full of flavour.

Pork balchao

Balchao is a classic curry in most Goan homes, often made with prawns. This pork version from Maunika Gowardhan is divine. Cooked with chilli, vinegar and black pepper, it has a rich consistency with the spiced gravy clinging to the pork.

Rajasthani lamb curry (laal maas)

Maunika Gowardhan's trip to Udaipur in Rajasthan was made really special by meeting locals from the region and discovering this stellar recipe for a traditional laal maas – slow-cooked lamb curry with bone marrow, chillies and spices.

Prawn caldine

Originating from Goa, this light, fragrant curry is packed with juicy prawns, creamy coconut milk and crunchy green beans. It's easy to put together and ready in 35 minutes.

Maharashtrian amti dahl

Check out Maunika Gowardhan's recipe for a classic sweet and sour vegan dahl from Maharashtra, which serves up to four.

Kombdi masala

Try Maunika Gowardhan's hearty chicken curry, which uses classic spices synonymous with west India for a lively, tempting dish.