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Curry spectacular: 19 recipes to spice up your weeknight meals

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By Kristen Wood

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These curry dishes will tantalize your taste buds and transform your weeknight meals into extraordinary dining experiences.

A large pan of eggplant curry and a bowl of eggplant curry rests on a wooden table.
Creamy Eggplant Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Yellow Tempeh Curry

A spoonful of tempeh curry resting on a bed of white rice.
Yellow Tempeh Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience a protein-packed delight bursting with flavor! Indulge in tender chunks of tempeh, expertly simmered in a fragrant infusion of spices and creamy coconut milk. This dish offers a perfect balance of textures and a symphony of enticing aromas that will leave you craving every savory bite.

Get the Recipe: Yellow Tempeh Curry

Easy Zucchini Curry

A large tan ceramic bowl of zucchini curry, white rice, fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Zucchini Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Give your summer squash routine a refreshing makeover! Try this easy zucchini curry recipe infused with coconut milk and Indian spices.

Get the Recipe: Easy Zucchini Curry

Creamy Eggplant Curry

A large pan of eggplant curry and a bowl of eggplant curry rests on a wooden table.
Creamy Eggplant Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this creamy Aubergine Curry. Packed with balanced flavors and a hint of spice, this vegan and gluten-free dish is a true delight.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Eggplant Curry

Adzuki Bean Curry

Hands hold a dark bowl filled with rice and adzuki beans.
Adzuki Bean Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

An incredibly flavorful coconut curry broth enveloping adzuki beans makes for one filling and healthy meal when served alongside rice or quinoa. This Adzuki Bean Curry is vegan and gluten-free.
Get the Recipe: Adzuki Bean Curry

Creamy Vegetable Korma

A large skilled filled with a yellow vegetable curry dish.
Creamy Vegetable Korma. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Savor the flavors of our healthy Vegetable Korma recipe! Made in one pan, this subtly spicy dish features a medley of veggies, cashews, yogurt, and flavorful Indian-inspired spices.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Vegetable Korma

Spicy Kale & Potato Curry

A white bowl filled with cooked greens and yellow potatoes.
Spicy Kale & Potato Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A super flavorful, easy, and healthy gluten-free & vegan Spicy Kale and Potato Curry! This Indian side dish, also known as aloo kale, is sure to make your taste buds happy!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Kale & Potato Curry

Green Lentil Curry

Green lentil curry in a bowl with a hand holding a spoon.
Green Lentil Curry. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Vegan Green Lentil Curry recipe can be in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop for one quick, easy, healthy, and delicious Indian-inspired dish!
Get the Recipe: Green Lentil Curry

Butternut Squash Curry (Stovetop + Instant Pot)

A close shot of orange butternut squash curry and rice on a spoon.
Butternut Squash Curry (Stovetop + Instant Pot). Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This super quick, easy, and flavorful Butternut Squash Curry can be made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker (in just about 10 minutes!) or on the stovetop for ease and convenience!
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Curry (Stovetop + Instant Pot)

Coconut Chickpea Curry

A white ceramic bowl filled creamy yellow chickpea curry.
Coconut Chickpea Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A super creamy, healthy, easy, filling, and delicious Coconut Chickpea Curry recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make
Get the Recipe: Coconut Chickpea Curry

Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

A ceramic bowl of orange curry and white rice rests on a blue table.
Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin (Instant Pot + Stovetop). Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This utterly delicious, healthy, and creamy Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin is truly a delight for the soul! With coconut milk and the perfect blend of Indian spices, you’ll find yourself in curry heaven with this rich vegan curry dish for the Instant Pot (or stovetop!).
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

Cauliflower Rice Curry with Sweet Potato

A large skillet filled with a yellow curry resting on a wooden table.
Cauliflower Rice Curry with Sweet Potato. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This cauliflower rice curry with sweet potatoes in an Indian-inspired coconut curry base is easy, rich, flavorful, vegan, and gluten-free.
Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Rice Curry with Sweet Potato

Instant Pot Potato Curry with Red Lentils

A large tan ceramic bowl filled with potato curry and brown rice.
Instant Pot Potato Curry with Red Lentils. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Easy, healthy, and comforting Instant Pot Red Lentil & Potato Curry! This delicious Indian-style pressure cooker meal is gluten-free, vegan, and packed with delicious warming spices ready to complement your favorite grain and/or bread!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Curry with Red Lentils

Vegetable Bhuna

Two Balti bowls of vegetable bhuna with rice and naan bread.
Vegetable Bhuna. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Are you ready to add some excitement to your vegetable dishes? Then this vegetable bhuna curry recipe is the perfect way to do it! Loaded with spices and bursting with flavor, it’s a dish that’ll leave you feeling happy and satisfied.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Bhuna

Palak Paneer

low angle shot of a bowl of palak paneer on a fancy silver tray with a fancy silver serving spoon.
Palak Paneer. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Enjoy the goodness of Palak Paneer, featuring creamy paneer cheese simmered in a flavorful sauce of fresh spinach, aromatic spices, and curry-infused deliciousness. Easy, healthy, and bursting with flavor!

Get the Recipe: Palak Paneer

Vegetable Vindaloo

Vegetable vindaloo in a bowl which is sitting on a giant roti bread.
Vegetable Vindaloo. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Are you ready to feel the heat? Then try this vegetable vindaloo recipe! It’s a hot and spicy curry that’s perfect for those who love a little extra kick in their meals.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Vindaloo

Chana Aloo Masala

Chana aloo masala in a white bowl with a spoon, on top of a brown and white linen.
Chana Aloo Masala. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Discover the ultimate Chana Masala recipe, rivaling restaurant-quality taste. Quick, easy, and bursting with intense flavors, this dish is a savory delight you can savor in no time.

Get the Recipe: Chana Aloo Masala

Paneer Jalfrezi

Two Balti dishes with paneer jalfrezi in them.
Paneer Jalfrezi. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to our Paneer Jalfrezi Curry recipe! This flavorful dish is a celebration of all things spicy and savory. The soft paneer perfectly complements the crisp and colorful vegetables, making every bite a taste sensation that will transport you to the bustling streets of India.
Get the Recipe: Paneer Jalfrezi

Thai Pumpkin Curry

Overhead shot of a white pot with Thai pumpkin curry.
Thai Pumpkin Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Thai Pumpkin Curry

Cauliflower Mung Bean Curry

A large pot of creamy red curry.
Cauliflower Mung Bean Curry. Photo credit: Calm Eats.

Enjoy our Easy and Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Mung Bean Curry—a hearty, filling, and flavorful option for any weeknight.

Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Mung Bean Curry

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