Wondering how to use curry powder in your kitchen? We've rounded up a ton of recipes with curry powder to make the most of this rich spice mix.
39 Recipes That Use Curry Powder
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
Curried Beef Stew
My mother, who was Japanese, made a dish very similar to this. After a lot of experimenting, I came up with a version that is very close to the one she used to make. This beef curry stew recipe is special to me because it brings back memories of my mother. —Gloria Gowins, Dalton, Ohio
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Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband often ordered pineapple fried rice at Thai restaurants, so I surprised him by tweaking some similar recipes to come up with a version that's both simple and delicious. —Bonnie Brien, Pacific Grove, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 491 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
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Chicken Curry Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as part of a lasagna. This is a yummy and exciting comfort food for our family! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 343 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
is my favorite! It’s so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 244 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Madras Curried Eggs with Rice
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whoever said that gourmet foods take ages to prepare did not know about this traditional Indian curried eggs dish, which my mother-in-law shared with me. Its meatless simplicity and all the accompaniments make it unique, delicious and unforgettable. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 464 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 403mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Chicken Samosas
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango). The dough and filling can be made ahead for quick assembly before guests arrive. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 samosa: 325 calories, 21g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I spent several years in Malaysia eating a variety of Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian food. This was one of my favorite dishes! There are many versions of butter chicken, but this is similar to the Middle Eastern version I had. —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 242 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This satisfying salad proves that turkey can be enjoyed outside of the holidays. Peppery salad greens, sweet grapes and rich walnuts combine to create a flavor sensation. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 354 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Red Curry-Pandan Ice Cream
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 quart
From the Recipe Creator:
The curry and coconut flavors are subtle, allowing the flavor of pandan leaves to shine. Pandan is a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia with a naturally sweet, bright flavor. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 381 calories, 27g fat (18g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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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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Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried curried poached eggs when I lived in Germany. It was delicious with that rich, runny yolk, and serving it over cheesy grits seemed to be the next best move. I'm happy to say my inkling was right. —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg and 3/4 cup grits: 316 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet curry powder. —Sarah Meuser, New Milford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 78 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Curried Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
5 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a bit more spice. Make sure to keep the sweet potato chunks large so they keep their integrity over the long cooking time. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 383 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Ceylon Chicken Curry Noodle Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This comforting chicken curry noodle soup is a take on a soup I ate during childhood. It is loaded with ingredients to boost your immune system and can easily be made vegan or vegetarian. —Sarita Gelner, Chesterfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 316 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens up this chili. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 243 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Tomato Apple Chutney
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
30 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this chutney in a slow cooker, and you don't have to fuss with it until you are ready to serve it. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 48 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is filling enough for my husband, and it’s vegetarian, which I love. The couple who introduced us made it for us on a freezing night and we’ve been hooked ever since. —Cara McDonald, Winter Park, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 386 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 10g fiber), 7g protein.
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Creamy Curry Vegetable Stew
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family loves to eat Indian food, and this recipe is quick and easy to do with jarred korma sauce and fresh spring vegetables. If you want it hotter, add cayenne pepper to taste. Sometimes I add grilled chicken to the recipe. I serve this dish with naan bread, chutney and flaked coconut for condiments. So good!—Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 455 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 11g fiber), 11g protein.
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Currywurst
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I lived in Berlin, Germany, one of my favorite things to eat was currywurst and pommes frites. After I came back to the States, I created my own version, which is a pretty close second. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 612 calories, 37g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 2611mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Chicken Korma
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken korma is a spiced Indian dish. It's not spicy-hot, but it's very flavorful from ingredients like cloves and ginger. Serve it with rice to soak in all the sauce. —Jemima Madhavan, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 313 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Roasted Curry Chickpeas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
We coated chickpeas with simple seasonings to make a low-fat snacking sensation. Made with just a few ingredients, it rivals the types sold in stores. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 162 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pumpkin Curry Soup
Total Time
20 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper, Euless, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 155 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Beef Curry with Rice
Total Time
5 hours
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of going out to a restaurant, I created this beef curry recipe using a chuck roast, spinach and spices for us to enjoy at home. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 343 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Salmon Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. —Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This Thanksgiving serve your spuds as soup. It makes a unique first course, and guests will love the creamy texture and flavors of ginger, cinnamon and curry. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Rice with Collard Greens Relish
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a staple in my country of origin, Zimbabwe. It is served with sadza; a cornmeal-based stiff porridge that is used like rice or potatoes in other cultures. —Loveness Murinda, Upland, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup collards with 2/3 cup rice: 239 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein.
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Chickpea Burger
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These chickpea burgers are totally awesome. I think I’d rather have one than any cheeseburger at a restaurant. They really rock! —Berea Rider, East Point, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 447 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this yummy dish! It’s a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you’d have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. —Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 371 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Ginger-Curry Chicken Tacos
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian flavors. These ginger-curry versions hit the spot! —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 335 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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Curried Pork and Green Tomatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the tomatoes are green in the garden, my husband and sons are thrilled to know this dish will appear on several weekly menus. I've passed the recipe on more times than I can count.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Curry Pineapple Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/4 cups dip
From the Recipe Creator:
????The flavors blend deliciously in this refreshing pineapple dip. It’s also terrific with an assortment of vegetables or your favorite fancy crackers. —Barb Meninga, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons with 3 pineapple pieces: 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Sunshine Chicken
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is great to serve for large groups because it can be easily doubled and takes little time or effort to prepare. Even my husband likes to make this chicken dish, and he usually hates to cook! —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 317 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch.
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Fennel Carrot Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
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Curried Beef Pita Pockets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be curry lovers forever! —Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 filled pita halves: 393 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins.—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 hen with 1 tablespoon sauce: 1075 calories, 68g fat (20g saturated fat), 371mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 65g protein.
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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my absolute favorite meals to eat anytime is lamb chops! My girls, Hanna and Amani, love watching me make my delicious chops, but they love eating them even more. —Nareman Dietz, Beverly Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 lamb chops: 290 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 190 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Curried Chicken Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This protein-packed skillet dish is loaded with bright flavor. A little curry and fresh ginger make the veggies, chicken and quinoa pop. —Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 367 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone’s favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 129 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
