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Ditch the Takeout with these Easy Curry Recipes Made from Scratch

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If you like a good curry recipe, look no further! These fantastic curry recipes cater for all lifestyles and ages to make dinner time one to remember. From vegan to vegetarian, pescatarian and meat-based curry recipes, there is a bit for everyone to enjoy. You really won’t believe these are made at home from scratch, they are quick and easy to make with real ingredients, and zero fuss. Serve them with rice or the side of your choice, and you are in for a treat! No need for takeout tonight!

Chicken Korma

A portion of chicken korma with rice and garnished with flakes almonds and parsley.
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If you are looking for an easy Chicken Korma recipe, this homemade version is absolutely delicious. It’s made with a rich and creamy sauce, chicken pieces and earthy spices, and it’s mild enough for the whole family to tuck into.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Korma

Chicken Masala

Chicken curry in a pan.
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This Chicken Masala, or the Indian Murgh Masala is one recipe l keep going back to. It’s a fantastic chicken curry that is cooked in a spiced and spicy sauce. No need for takeout tonight, we are having Indian delicacy at home.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Masala

Quorn Katsu Curry

2 quorn pieces in curry sauce over a bed of rice.
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My Quorn Katsu Curry is made with crunchy quorn fillet burgers in a homemade katsu sauce for a quick and healthy vegan dinner recipe. It’s a fabulous meatless meal that can be put together in no time.

GET THE RECIPE: Quorn Katsu Curry

Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala over a bed of rice.
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If you have any leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken, you have to try this Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala recipe! It’s a delicious chicken curry that is super easy to make, yet aromatic and so comforting, and ready in about 20 minutes.

GET THE RECIPE: Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala

Quick and Easy Saag Bahji

Spinach curry in a dish.
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A beautifully aromatic and fragrant dish, this Quick and Easy Saag Bahji or Spinach Curry is a delicious vegetarian meal. It can also be enjoyed as an Indian side dish for any meal.

GET THE RECIPE: Quick and Easy Saag Bahji

Easy Butter Chicken Curry

A white bowl with rice, butter chicken curry and fresh parsley leaves.
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My take on the classic Indian dish, this super easy Butter Chicken is made with a rich and heavenly creamy sauce and a fantastic blend of spices. It’s a great recipe to make at home, and everyone can enjoy it, as it’s not overly spicy.

GET THE RECIPE: Easy Butter Chicken Curry

Chicken Rogan Josh

A portion of chicken rogan josh curry with rice and parsley leaves.
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This Chicken Rogan Josh is an easy chicken curry recipe that is big on flavours and it makes a great midweek dinner. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and it’s as good as the takeout dish, but on the healthier side.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Rogan Josh

Chicken Dhanzac

A portion of chicken dhanzac curry on a bed of rice.
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Chicken Dhansak is a mild curry recipe made with chicken breast and split red lentils. The sauce is thicker than a regular curry sauce because of the lentils, but it’s beautifully spiced and rich.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Dhazac

Quick and Easy Thai Red Curry

A red thai curry in a white bowl with a bowl of rice on the side.
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This fantastic Quick and Easy Thai Red Curry is ready in only 20 minutes, and it’s such a simple, aromatic, and zingy curry that the whole family will enjoy. Add any cooked meat, vegetables or fish of your choice and serve with rice for a delicious family dinner.

GET THE RECPE: Quick and Easy Thai Red Curry

Easy Chicken Balti

A portion of chicken balti curry with rice in a white bowl.
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This quick and easy Chicken Balti recipe is a delicious curry that is ready in about 30 minutes. It’s cooked in a fantastic blend of Indian spices, without being overly spicy, and the chicken pieces are cooked to perfection to recreate a delicious Indian dish.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Balti

Eggplant Katsu Curry

3 slices of eggplant in a curry sauce on a bed of rice.
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This vegetarian Eggplant Katsu Curry is a delicious curry recipe inspired by the classic Japanese katsu curry. It goes wonderfully well with basmati rice, and it’s light but filling, that even meat lovers will love it.

GET THE RECIPE: Eggplant Katsu Curry

Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

A portion of chicken curry on a bed of rice.
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This simple Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk is a quick and easy curry recipe that is ready in about half an hour. It’s made with boneless chicken breast simmered in a rich and flavourful tomato and coconut sauce, with mild spices that give it an earthy touch.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

A breaded chicken fillet with curry sauce on a bed of rice.
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My take on the classic Japanese dish, this Chicken Katsu Curry is a delicious homemade recipe to rival Wagamama’s katsu curry. The katsu sauce is simple, but beautifully spiced, and the chicken is fried to perfection in a breadcrumb crust.

GET THE RECIPE: Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

Quick and Easy Panang Curry

A chicken curry over a bed of rice.
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This Quick and Easy Thai Chicken Panang Curry is a delicious 30-minute recipe full of vibrant flavor. It’s made with fresh and aromatic ingredients that really take dinner to the very next level.

GET THE RECIPE: Quick and Easy Thai Panang Curry

Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani in a dish.
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This simple Chicken Biryani is a wonderfully fragrant dish that is super easy to make, yet it’s beautifully cooked to perfection. It might not be the quickest recipe to put together, but it’s really worth every single second spent cooking it!

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Biryani

Simple Beef Curry

A portion of beef curry with rice and parsley leaves in a white bowl.
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My Beef Curry might be a simple recipe, but it’s a wonderfully fragrant dish that is hearty and filling. A big favourite for dinner in our family, this is a recipe that you will want to make again and again.

GET THE RECIPE: Beef Curry

Leftover Turkey Curry

A portion of turkey curry over a bed of rice.
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If you happen to have any leftover roast turkey, you have to give this Leftover Turkey Curry a go! It’s a delicious meal ready in about 30 minutes, it’s mild but flavourful, and a great way to use up leftover turkey that could otherwise go to waste.

GET THE RECIPE: Leftover Turkey Curry

Beef Massaman Curry

A portion of beef massamam curry on a bed of rice.
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This Beef Massamam Curry is a delicious Thai recipe that is beautifully fragrant and big on authentic flavours. The curry is slow-cooked to perfection, and it makes a great dinner to impress your guests.

GET THE RECIPE: Beef Massamam Curry

Turkey Meatball Curry

Meatballs in a curry sauce over a bed of rice.
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This Turkey Meatball Curry will really knock your socks off! The meatballs are cooked in a delicious tomato and coconut sauce for a fantastic Indian-style family dinner that is quick and easy to make.

GET THE RECIPE: Turkey Meatball Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

A portion of chickpea curry on a bed of rice.
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This Coconut Chickpea Curry with fresh spinach is a healthy and delicious meat-free Indian curry that is full of flavours. It’s mild, but lightly spiced, and super quick to make too. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, but even meat lovers will enjoy it too. 

GET THE RECIPE: Coconut Chickpea Curry

Indian Fish Curry

A portion of fish curry on a bed of rice.
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This Indian Fish Curry with Coconut Milk is so flavourful and easy to make, and ready on the table in way under half an hour. It’s made with monkfish but any white fish can be used too. Spiced and earthy, served on a bed of basmati rice for the best Indian food experience.

GET THE RECIPE: Indian Fish Curry

Red Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk

A portion of dhal on a bed of rice.
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This Red Lentil Dahl with Coconut Milk, spinach and sweet potatoes is a delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly curry that is healthy and nutritious. It’s so quick and easy to make, and the whole family can enjoy it.

GET THE RECIPE: Red Lentil Dahn with Coconut Milk

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