15 Easy Weeknight Curries To Luxuriate In This Winter

If you’re seeking comfort, this recipe collection of various curries will deliver.

Caramelised onions, sizzling garlic and heapings of spices — this is a reliable mixture to cultivate cosiness in the cold of winter.

There’s a curry to suit all preferences in this collection, from vibrant, vegetable-packed vegetarian recipes to luscious, meatier, slow-cooked versions. You’ll also find textural complexity here, including brothy servings, smooth blends and versatile sauces.

There are also suggestions for side servings (think yoghurt, naan, roti and rice) and common sprinklings of refreshing herbs.

Chicken and potato curry

This brothy curry has a blend of cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds and curry powder (and Angela Casley recommends pairing with roti or naan).

Fish and tomato curry with coconut milk

Yellow chicken curry

This mild curry sees pumpkin cooked until soft and tender (plus, a scattering of coriander leaves).

Chicken tomato curry

You can dry roast the cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in this curry until they produce a strong aromatic.

Beef and potato tikka masala curry

Serve this rich and super savoury plate with a tangy chutney and yoghurt sauce.

Red chicken curry with cabbage and brown rice

For this vegetable-packed curry, a final addition of fine-chopped cabbage adds colour and crunch.

Aloo gobi

This curry is a golden bowl of pillowy potato and peak-season cauliflower (a final sprinkling of coriander makes the bowl feel refreshing).

Fort Greene’s go-to chicken curry

Liam Fox shares this recipe with Viva, which features cloves, green cardamom and turmeric powder (and promises a good helping of leftovers).

Creamy pumpkin and tofu curry

Ellie Bullen shares the recipe for this bright, vegetarian curry and serves the bowl with a side of sliced cucumber and lime wedges.

Chicken tikka masala

A hint of lemon juice adds a zesty aftertaste to this chicken serving (made luscious with a glug of cream).

Lemongrass dal

This soothing dal comes from the cookbook of Anna Jones (whose recipe collection is one of the best of the year).

Potato, lime and cherry tomato curry

Baby potatoes, leafy coriander and sweet cherry tomatoes make this curry deeply sumptuous. It’s also paired with a recipe for a raita, with chopped mint and a squeeze of lime juice.

Snapper curry

Australian chef Peter Kuruvita shares the recipe for this snapper curry, made with pandan leaf, chillies and tamarind.

Curry sauce

This sauce is fresh from Angela Casley’s stovetop, complete with a generous pinch of chilli and fresh ginger.

Currywurst (German sausages with curry tomato sauce)

Now, a slight pivot. Angela Casley presents a recipe for a delicacy, saying “pairs beautifully with thick and chunky fries.”