46 vegetarian curry recipes (2024)

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Tempeh curry

This speedy plant-based curry is perfect for a midweek meal, and it's great for using up any veg you have in the fridge.

Sweet potato and coconut tray curry

This easy vegan one-pot sweet potato curry makes for a hassle-free dinner. The toasted coconut and coriander topping takes the flavours up a notch.

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Tofu katsu curry

A clever veggie version of a Japanese curry classic, made by coating slabs of tofu with breadcrumbs, baking them, and serving with a curried carrot, ginger and honey sauce.

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Sweet potato and lentil curry

This vibrant, low-calorie vegan curry is made with sweet potatoes, red split lentils, coconut milk and plenty of warming spices.

Vegan Thai green curry

Creamy, delicately spiced Thai-style curry is a crowd-pleaser. Never think less of shop-bought curry pastes – they are simply a concentrated spice mix. Check that the curry paste is vegan, as some contain fish sauce. Get your quick vegan fix with our recipes here...

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Red lentil curry

Try our spiced crispy egg and lentil curry. This easy vegetarian curry recipe is low in calories and gluten free, perfect winter comfort food.

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Cauliflower and chickpea curry

Get that tin of chickpeas involved in this protein-rich vegan curry along with plenty of warming spices and creamy coconut milk.

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Paneer and chickpea curry

Using a tikka paste takes any effort out of dinner but still adds lots of flavour – perfect if you’re looking for a quick and easy midweek meal.

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry

Try our lightly spiced vegan chickpea curry for a wholesome midweek meal for four.

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Vegan jackfruit massaman curry

A tin of jackfruit (which you can pick up at almost any supermarket) is the magic ingredient in this vegan massaman curry, served with salted peanuts.

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Vegan aubergine curry

Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan curry.

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Yellow curry with swiss chard and tofu

This quick and easy curry has a delicious gingery coconut broth, while tofu makes it veggie friendly.

Butternut squash and chickpea curry

Chickpea and squash coconut curry is a great healthy, vegetarian midweek meal. If you can get it, Alpro coconut milk alternative has less saturated fat and fewer calories than regular coconut milk as it's made with a rice milk base.

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Paneer tikka masala

Swap chicken for paneer to make a creamy, dreamy vegetarian masala. You'll need some tikka curry powder, which can be found in most supermarkets.

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Veggie butter curry

Swap chicken for tender cauli and mix with filling chickpeas and earthy spinach in this meat-free spin on a curry classic.

Butternut squash curry

The butternut squash adds a lovely sweetness to this curry recipe. Sure to be a hit with the family, serve with rice, chapatis and a dollop of yogurt.

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Parsnip curry

This easy vegan curry sees sweet and earthy parsnips cooked with fragrant spices, served with basmati rice to make a nourishing dinner for four.

Butter bean curry

This easy butter bean curry, made with tinned beans and fragrant spices, calls for a handful of ingredients with minimal prep required. An easy curry with maximum flavour.

Quick tamarind potato curry

We've created a simple vegan curry recipe for easy midweek dinners. This tamarind potato curry is packed with punchy flavour, it's low in calories and easily serves four. A great warming family meal.

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Green bean curry

This aromatic green bean curry, adapted from Laxmi Khurana’s An Indian Housewife’s Recipe Book, makes the perfect veggie main which the whole family will enjoy.

Kolamba’s parippu (lentil curry)

This lentil curry is spiced with mustard seeds, chilli powder, curry leaves and cinnamon, creating a delicate and warming curry that’ll become a family favourite in no time. This recipe comes from Soho restaurant Kolamba.

Vegan Thai red curry

Match shop-bought vegan curry paste with plenty of fresh ginger, mangetout, red pepper and Quorn to make a delicious meat-free Thai red curry.

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Light paneer curry

Make this veg-heavy curry for a healthy meat-free meal. The peas add extra protein while ginger and plum tomatoes make a light, fragrant sauce.

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Thai green tofu curry

Looking for a quick and easy vegan curry recipe? Try our Thai curry with smoked tofu and plenty of crunchy veg, ready in 25 minutes and low in calories.

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Sri Lankan carrot curry

Check out our vibrant Sri Lankan curry with carrots. This vegan recipe is easy to make and ready in under an hour, plus it's low calorie too.

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Roast cauliflower korma curry

Check out our veggie korma recipe with roast cauliflower. This curry recipe is low in calories and ready in just 30 minutes, ideal for an easy midweek dinner.

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Coconut and peanut aubergine vegetable curry

One of our favourite vegetable curry recipes. This creamy coconut and peanut aubergine curry is vegetarian, under 300 calories and ready in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comforting meal to make midweek. Try our best aubergine recipes here...

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Sri Lankan veggie curry

Sri Lankan curries are heavily spiced, chilli-hot and rich with coconut milk. This version is easy, vegan and under 500 calories. Here are more vegetarian curry recipes to try.

Mutter paneer

Mutter paneer is a traditional north Indian curry. The texture of fresh peas stands up well against the paneer, but frozen is fine too. Ready in just 30 minutes, this can be served as a side or a main with naan or rice.

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Vegetable satay curry

This creamy curry is packed with plenty of nutritious veggies, warming ginger and chilli for a healthy meat-free meal.

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Chickpea dahl with naans

Make a batch of this vegetarian coconut dahl with naans and freeze for later. This recipe even includes instructions on how to make the dahl in a slow cooker.

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Mushroom dhansak

Check out this easy dhansak recipe with mushrooms and punchy red chilli. Serve this simple curry recipe as a veggie dinner for four. If you want to learn about which mushrooms to use in your curry, check out our guide here...

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Shahi paneer (paneer in creamy cashew and tomato curry)

Try our easy shahi paneer curry recipe. This vibrant Indian dish is an easy veggie curry recipe that's gluten free and simple to make.

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Palak paneer

Our palak paneer is a great vegetarian curry recipe. Try this idea using paneer cheese, spinach and Indian spices. It's quick and easy to make for a vegetarian dinner, we suggest serving with rice and naan.

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Sri Lankan beetroot curry

Try this vibrant Sri Lankan beetroot curry for an easy vegan midweek meal. This bright and colourful recipe is packed with plenty of flavour and it's low in calories, too.

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Tomato, cauliflower and spinach curry

Try our tomato, cauliflower and spinach curry. This super simple vegetarian recipe takes no time at all to make and it's packed with punchy flavour. What's more, it's low in calories and gluten free. Use up your cauliflower with our recipes here.

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Paneer masala

Our recipe for paneer masala is a great vegetarian curry alternative to the classic chicken tikka masala that meat eaters will love! Packed with flavour, this dish is easy to make, gluten free and under 500 calories – what's not to love?

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Courgette curry

This light, summery courgette curry is a brilliant meat-free dish to add to your midweek repertoire.

Aubergine Thai jungle vegetable curry

Our Thai vegetable curry uses aubergines and jungle curry paste for a punchy low calorie meal ready in just 20 minutes, making a great, satisfying option, midweek. Create a Thai feast with these recipes.

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Bombay egg and potato curry

Eggs really add to a vegetable curry recipe. This Bombay egg and potato curry can be made using store cupboard ingredients and is ready in just 40 minutes.

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Japanese curry noodles

For a twist on a vegetable curry, try this flavoursome recipe when you're short of time but still looking for a seriously delicious dinner. You can buy blocks of Japanese curry roux (used as a soup base) in Asian supermarkets, but it’s just as easy to make your own. Get more inspiration with our Japanese recipes

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Aloo gobi with poached eggs

Aloo gobi is a vibrant dish made with potatoes, cauliflower and Indian spices. Our twist on this popular delicacy serves it with runny poached eggs for a quick and healthy midweek meal.

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Keralan runner bean curry

Try our idea for a vegetarian curry using runner beans. These often-overlooked veg make a tasty, spicy dish and work well with Indian spices and coconut milk.

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Cauliflower and potato curry

We love this easy veggie curry. Whether you're vegetarian or not, try this fast and spicy dish, ready in about 30 minutes. Bulk it up with basmati rice or naan breads.

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Vegan chickpea curry

Looking for a simple vegetable curry recipe? Flavoured with ginger, chilli, garam masala, cumin and turmeric, this makes a wonderfully quick after-work meal.

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Cauliflower and ginger curry

Cooking this cauliflower in coconut milk and plenty of authentic spices (like lemongrass, turmeric, ground coriander and ginger) leaves it with plenty of spicy flavour. Serve this meal for four to family or friends, with all the extras.

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Vegan coconut dahl

Try our super simple dahl recipe, made from pretty basic ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. The fried onions, curry leaves and mustard seeds make a colourful, crunchy topping. Serve with flatbreads, or as a side to a curry.

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Looking for Indian side dishes for your vegetarian curry?

Try our Brinjal pickle, a classic Indian condiment packed with plenty of spice and a slight sweet hit.

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Our kale and paneer stuffed naan makes a great accompaniment to curry.

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How about giving some vegetarian samosas a go to eat before your main?

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Or make our carrot and cardamom pilaf to serve on the side

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We also have a fab chickpea salad recipe to serve with your vegetable curry.

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FAQs

What is the secret to a good curry? ›

Tips for the Perfect Curry
  • Use fresh spices. For the best results, always try to use fresh spices. ...
  • Give the spices a toast. ...
  • Wrap up your whole spices. ...
  • Blitz your tomatoes. ...
  • Onions are the key. ...
  • Don't overcook your chicken. ...
  • Keep your garlic and ginger fresh. ...
  • Add exciting toppings.

What vegetable is good for curry? ›

The curry base is made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder and garam masala. I prefer to go with potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, corn and bell peppers. Though you can use other veggies like baby corn, sweet potato and broccoli, the curry will have different flavors.

What to put in curry instead of meat? ›

Tofu is a great source of protein that contains no animal products – just soybeans. Also known as bean curd, tofu is made from soy milk curdled into a solid block, like a sort of soy cheese. Tofu is great in any curry sauce, as an alternative to either paneer or meat.

Does coconut milk thicken curry? ›

For a rich and creamy curry, coconut milk or cream can be a fantastic thickening agent. They not only add creaminess but also a delightful tropical flavour. Simply pour in some coconut milk or cream and let it simmer until your sauce reaches the desired consistency.

What are the 4 C's of curry? ›

Note: The ingredients in the Master Recipes are completely interchangeable, depending on what result you're looking for. The whole spice combination (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, and bay leaf) can be abbreviated to cinnamon and cloves or to cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, if you like.

What is the most important spice in curry? ›

Fenugreek (Methi)

This Indian spice is what people say "smells like curry." Of all Indian spices, this spice may be the most essential. You may use up to a few tablespoons in a family size dish near the end of the cooking process, but start with a teaspoon. Fenugreek seeds also have many health benefits.

What makes curry more tasty? ›

Fixing cooked curries and gravies is no less than a challenge, but a simple way to do so is by adding freshly chopped herbs like coriander, basil, fenugreek leaves, spinach, mint leaves. The fresh flavour of these herbs can instantly elevate the taste and texture and give them a health twist.

Do you cook vegetables before putting in curry? ›

If you are (pre-)steaming the vegetables, your are keeping their individual flavor whereas by cooking in the curry sauce you get a more evened out flavor as the various ingredients contribute to the overall flavor and absorb the spices. This may or may not be what you prefer, but it's how your first recipe is designed.

Should curry have tomatoes? ›

If it's an Indian curry, you can add chopped tomatoes to it. Tomatoes only help in getting the slightly sour taste to the curry. It's a must-have ingredient for most of the Indian curries.

What can I substitute for onions in curry? ›

Shallots are hands-down the best substitute for onions. They're small onions with a mild, delicate, flavor. Toss chopped, sliced, or finely diced shallots in literally anything: soups, sauces, and a host of sauteed dishes.

What cuts the taste of curry? ›

Starchy foods like rice, bread, and potatoes can help dilute the spiciness of curry. Add in a small ball of bread or potatoes, this can also help in reducing the fiery taste of the curries. Tomatoes can add a bit of sweetness and acidity that can help balance the spiciness of curry.

Should I brown meat for curry? ›

Tips for slow cooking beef curry

We could brown the meat first for the Maillard effect but we don't bother because we're more interested in letting the flavours of our spices talk and tenderising the meat. You need to make sure you cook your beef at a high enough temperature to kill microorganisms.

When should I add coconut milk to a curry? ›

Once the spices and veg have cooked, add in the coconut milk and a couple cups of chicken stock. Turn the heat up so it comes to a boil and then lower to about medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes. Just until it starts to thicken! I normally do 10 minutes, but if you like a really thick sauce, take it longer.

Should I use canned coconut milk for curry? ›

If you're a fan of Thai curries or Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, canned coconut milk likely has a permanent spot on your grocery list. A few splashes add a creamy richness and nutty, slightly sweet flavor to everything from soups to desserts.

Why do people add coconut milk to curry? ›

I also use coconut milk or cream sometimes when I make chana masala because I very much like how it makes the gravy so creamy and rich. Water does not offer the same benefits and - in my opinion - actually weakens the tempering of the curries and kormas. So, the top reason is because it is delicious!!

How can I make my curry taste better? ›

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric. Just make a quick tempering and pour over the curry to give it a nice punch of spices and herbs.

What makes a delicious curry? ›

Garlic and ginger are maybe the most-loved ingredients in Indian cuisine. The combination of these two fragrant elements produce an aroma that is an integral part of the many Indian curry sauces, and adds a gorgeous depth and complexity to most of Indian cooking.

What is the secret ingredient in curry? ›

Whether you may be familiar with the differences between curries from various countries, such as Indian versus Japanese curry, and perhaps even know how to make them at home, there's a special flavor enhancer that you may not have thought to add: honey.

What gives curry its distinctive flavor? ›

A curry mix has a warm, robust spicy taste as a result of combining roasted and grounded coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin and chili peppers. Other spices commonly found within the blend are fenugreek, clove, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg or ginger.

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