Whatever the time of year, we know goodfood.com users absolutely love a curry. Whether you’re looking for something similar to a takeaway, swish and slow-cooked, or prefer something a bit gentler on the chilli, we have a great selection of curries for all manner of occasions. And for beginners, we have plenty of easy curry recipes. From classic chicken curries, to veggie and vegan options for meat-free Mondays and beyond, we believe there’s a curry for everyone.
But which recipes have become firm fixtures in our users’ repertoires? To find out, we’ve looked at Good Food’s most popular curry recipes of all time, and collated them for you to try – these recipes not only taste and look impressive, they’re super-easy and quick-to-cook.
Each of the curry recipes listed below have been visited thousands of times, with hundreds of star ratings and comments from the community. Don’t forget to register for a My Good Food account so you can save your favourite recipes to make at a later date – you can organise them into your own collections for easy access.
This slow cooker version of chicken tikka masala makes it into the top 10, boasting over 300 star ratings. Creamy and rich, get this curry cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – perfect for a cold evening. This freezer-friendly dish is also great for batch cooking, stored away for busy weeknights.
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In ninth place is this healthy, comforting and 100% vegan dhal, with over 800 star ratings. Combining sweet potato with spinach, red split lentils and spices, it’s a trusted dhal recipe which is a big hit with goodfood.com users. Counting for three of your 5-a-day, this one-pot is loaded with health benefits, being rich in iron, low-fat and low-calorie. It’s also freezable, meaning you can batch-cook for busy weeknights.
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Eighth place goes to this plant-based sweet potato curry, boasting a whopping 1000+ star ratings from the Good Food community. This easy and family-friendly curry is a budget winner, putting vegan kitchen basics such as peanut butter and coconut milk to brilliant use. It’s a healthy choice too – with plenty of spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day, plus it’s under 400 calories.
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Enjoy this home-cooked chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, for a vegan recipe that counts as three of your five-a-day. It works well as a main course or a simple side dish as part of an Indian-inspired feast. It’s also perfect for cooking on a budget, featuring kitchen basics such as chickpeas, chopped tomatoes and storecupboard spices. It’s freshened up with leafy spinach and coriander for garnishing with.
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Create a healthier version of a Friday night curry favourite with this homemade butter chicken. The meat can be marinaded the day before so you can get ahead on your prep, or if you fancy a vegetarian twist, swap the chicken for paneer or chickpeas – both work beautifully with the spiced, creamy sauce. It’s impressive and delicious enough to give your local takeaway a run for its money.
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In fifth place is our homemade take on a curry house favourite. It uses fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy twist, without too many calories. Serve with fluffy basmati rice, warm naan and a spoonful of mango chutney. Leftovers can be frozen, too.
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Recreate this popular Japanese curry where crunchy chicken is topped in a rich, warmly spiced sauce. Our ultimate version is easy to make but packs plenty of flavour. Add red or brown miso paste to the katsu sauce for extra depth, although if you don’t have any miso you can add another splash of soy sauce instead.
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Don’t call the local takeaway – impress friends and family by cooking this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry instead. With almost 400 star ratings and an average of five stars, it’s perfect if you’re after something light and fresh, yet also zingy and spicy. It’s easy and quick to make, plus it serves up to six – perfect for a gathering with friends or casual dinner party.
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In second place is our fiery Thai red curry, which can be on the table in less than 40 minutes. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and is bursting with flavour. This dairy-free dish is easily adaptable, too – feel free to add vegetables like mangetout, baby sweetcorn or peppers, or prawns or tofu if you fancy changing the protein. Just remember to adjust the cooking times accordingly: prawns only need a few minutes, while tofu benefits from a little longer to soak up the flavours.
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First place goes to this easy staple chicken curry – boasting over 300 ratings and an average of five stars. Ready in under an hour, this chicken curry is a great choice for family dinners, enriched with creamy yogurt. It’s also winningly simple to put together, using just a handful of ingredients. Serve with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice for a family feast.
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