When you think of curry, you may start craving Indian food. But guess what? Curry recipes come from around the world, from Thailand to the Caribbean and everywhere in between (including the U.S.!). These are some of our favorites.
32 Ways to Love Curry
Updated on Aug. 11, 2023
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Coconut Curry Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. —Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on your taste preferences. —Helen Toulantis, Wantagh, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 353 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Pineapple Curry Chicken
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Curry has a moderate to strong flavor, so add it early in the cooking process for good balance with pineapple, coconut and ginger. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without rice and coconut): 470 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 59g protein.
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Turkey Curry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to use leftover turkey—especially around the holidays. Make this skillet meal as spicy as you’d like by varying the amount of curry powder. —Martha Balser, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 172 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 3 lean meat.
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Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That makes this a great filling main dish and the blend of flavors and colors will bring everyone at the table back for more.
—Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 355 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein.
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Curried Chicken Corn Chowder
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is close to one my mom used to make for us kids when the weather turned cold. Hers called for heavy cream, but I came up with a slimmer version that I think is pretty true to the original! —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 229 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Slow-Cooker Pork and Apple Curry
Total Time
5 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a gentle curry dish that's sure to please American palates. For fun, try varying the garnish—add a few chopped peanuts or a little chutney. —Nancy Reck, Mill Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 174 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Roasted Curried Chickpeas and Cauliflower
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When there’s not much time to cook, try roasting potatoes and cauliflower with chickpeas for a warm-you-up dinner. It's a filling meal on its own, but you can add chicken or tofu to the sheet pan if you'd like. —Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.
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Curry Chicken Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken salad sandwich recipe is perfect to serve when you want to “show off” a little. It features an interesting blend of chicken, nuts, cranberries, curry and other ingredients. I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld. —Carole Martin, Coffeeville, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 625 calories, 41g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Curry Lentil Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This curry soup might be vegan, but it's still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss some chicken and chicken broth into the recipe. —Kijan Zendi, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 365 calories, 16g fat (16g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein.
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Thai Curry Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My go-to Thai restaurant inspired this curry soup. Shiitake mushrooms are my favorite, but any fresh mushroom will work. Fresh basil and lime add a burst of bright flavors. —Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 289 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
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Cauliflower & Tofu Curry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cauliflower, garbanzo beans and tofu are each subtle on their own, but together they make an awesome base for curry. We have this recipe weekly because one of us is always craving it. —Patrick McGilvray, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 338 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.
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Curried Lamb and Potatoes
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Loads of rich flavors and spices make this a warming, inviting meal. It’s a great way to impress at a family get-together. —Subrina Goosch, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without rice): 337 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
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Caribbean Curried Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Having grown up in the Virgin Islands, I've eaten my fair share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the mark with big, bold flavors. It's delicious served over rice. —Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 6 tablespoons sauce: 249 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Sweet ‘n’ Sour Curry Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A little mango chutney goes a long way in adding a zesty twist to chicken. I also add some curry powder to give the dish flair. —Carol Conrad, Edmonton, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 314 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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Coconut Curry Shrimp
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a shrimp dish with sweet coconut milk, complemented by the spiciness of curry. Jasmine rice makes a fragrant bed for the sumptuous stir-fry. —Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 256 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Thai Red Curry Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I recreated a favorite red curry chicken dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my family. On a busy night, frozen stir-fry veggies really speed things up. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois
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Peanut Butter Pork Curry
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For an anniversary with my boyfriend, I cooked pork Asian style with peanut, coconut and curry flavors. Bonus: The butcher cubed the pork for me to save time. —Angela Robinson, Findlay, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 463 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Turkey Curry with Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I have leftover turkey and a hankering for non-holiday food, I make turkey curry with carrots, cauliflower and mango chutney to spoon over rice. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup turkey mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 363 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
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Thai Red Curry Chicken & Vegetables
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods, sweet red peppers and water chestnuts. —David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup chicken curry with 3/4 cup rice and 3/4 cup vegetables: 511 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Curried Chicken Turnovers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I have leftover chicken, these turnovers are on the menu. The tasty secret is in the curry. —Laverne Kohut, Manning, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 turnover: 512 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Garbanzo-Vegetable Green Curry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son loves anything with coconut milk, so I always keep some on hand for weeknight meals like this one. For a milder version, I like to use red or yellow curry paste instead of green. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 2/3 cup rice: 516 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Curry Pork
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a stay-at-home mom, and the slow cooker helps me create dishes like this pork with a curry and cumin rub. I also add a splash of coconut milk. —Beverly Peychal, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup vegetables: 261 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Pork Chops with Tomato Curry
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty flavorful dish is great on cold winter nights. I love the sweetness of the apples, the heat of the curry and the bit of almond crunch.—Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 3/4 cup tomato mixture and 2/3 cup rice (calculated without almonds): 478 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Curried Rice & Noodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As the head cook at a girls camp, I have to make a vegetarian option for each meal. This one is a favorite! —Debbie Fleenor, Monterey, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 360 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.
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Curried Egg Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A curry kick gives this egg salad big appeal. We love it when the weather gets warm. —Joyce McDowell, West Union, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 273 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Curried Chicken & Peach Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We’ve served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 286 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.
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Chickpea and Potato Curry
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups chickpea mixture: 240 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein.
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Curried Quinoa Salad
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 176 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Eggplant Curry
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's packed with nutritious goodness. I like to enjoy it with sticky rice. —Marly Chaland, Maple, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 457 calories, 22g fat (16g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1364mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 14g fiber), 11g protein.
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Curry Chicken and Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been loving the subtle spice from curry lately, so I incorporated it into this saucy chicken and rice dish. It's a one-pan meal that's become a go-to dinnertime favorite. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 300 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
