Most popular curry recipes on Good Food
See our top 10 curry recipes on Good Food, from authentic Indian one-pots and veg-packed dhal, to chicken biryani. Which ones will you try?
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.
10. Thai pork & peanut curry
In tenth place, with over 300 star ratings and almost 200 comments, is Cassie Best's Thai-inspired pork and peanut curry. Perfect for curry fans as well as peanut butter lovers, we've used fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish, combined with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy for a boost in flavour. Try it for a quick and easy main to enjoy at your next curry night.
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9. Chicken tikka masala
This home cooked version of an Indian takeaway favourite makes it into the top 10, loved by audiences for its signature orange-y red sauce and creamy flavour. It's freezer-friendly and quick to reheat, giving you the chance to get ahead and save money. It's also perfect if you're looking for dinner recipes which are low in salt.
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8. Thai green chicken curry
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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7. Chickpea curry
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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6. Chicken jalfrezi
Instead of calling the Indian takeaway, make your own chicken jalfrezi with this easy recipe. This curry takes everyday ingredients to new heights, marinating chicken breast in cumin, coriander and turmeric. This dish also makes a healthy dinner option, counting for two of your 5-a-day and offering a good dose of vitamin C. You can make large batches of this sauce and freeze it for later use, making it a tasty batch-cooking option, too.
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5. Chinese chicken curry
Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal. This easy curry makes great use of bits and bobs stashed away in your storecupboards, such as corn flour, chicken stock and curry powder, plus it also makes use of a freezer staple: peas. It's healthier than your takeaway alternative, too: it's high-protein, low-fat and low-salt.
Find more of our best Chinese fakeaway recipes, including classics such as sweet & sour chow mein and salt & pepper chicken.
4. Chicken biryani
It's no surprise to see this chicken biryani make the top five – it's a simple one-pot that still tastes great a few days later, making it perfect for leftovers. It requires just 10 minutes of prep and serves up to four, making it a hassle-free option for a midweek family meal. It can also be easily halved, so it's a winner for smaller households and couples alike.
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3. Home-style chicken curry
Our most popular meat-based curry on the website, this rustic and authentic Indian one-pot from Roopa Gulati is packed with tonnes of hot Asian spices and fragrant coriander. It's one of our quicker curry recipes on the site, taking just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes to cook. It's a budget dinner winner as well, putting chicken thighs – a cheaper cut of meat – to brilliant use. Try it for your next family curry night.
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2. Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
In second 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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1. Sweet potato & peanut curry
First 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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