Pakistani
Pakistani Chicken Karahi
A bold, tomato-rich chicken karahi cooked the way it is at home — plenty of ginger,…
Curries Recipes
Rich, fragrant and deeply satisfying — a collection of curries from across the world to warm any table.
Pakistani
Indian
Palak Paneer
Soft cubes of paneer in a smooth, gently spiced spinach sauce — comforting, green and surprisingly…
Thai
Thai Green Chicken Curry
Fragrant, creamy and just spicy enough — tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with green curry…
Moroccan
Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
A warmly spiced stew of chickpeas, tomato and apricots — gently sweet, deeply savoury and entirely…
Pakistani
Beef Nihari
A slow-cooked, deeply spiced beef stew with a glossy, silky gravy — the dish that feels…
Pakistani
Aloo Gosht
Tender lamb and soft potatoes in a warmly spiced gravy — the Sunday lunch dish that…
Indian
Butter Chicken
A silky, mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce wrapped around tender chicken — the curry that…
Indian
Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in a tangy onion-tomato sauce with bold spices — a hearty vegan main loved…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Mustard Fish Curry
A bright, sharp fish curry with the unmistakable lift of mustard — a cornerstone of Bengali…
Bangladeshi
Bengali Chicken Rezala
A pale, fragrant chicken curry with yoghurt, cashews and gentle spice — elegant comfort food from…
Thai
Thai Red Beef Curry
Tender beef simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste and Thai basil — rich, fragrant…
Japanese
Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy panko chicken with a mild, fragrant Japanese curry sauce over rice — the comfort dish…
Ethiopian
Ethiopian Misir Wat (Spiced Red Lentils)
A deeply spiced red lentil stew built on slowly cooked onions and berbere — vegan comfort…
Indonesian
Indonesian Beef Rendang
Beef slow-cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, ginger and chillies until dry, dark and deeply flavoured.
Malaysian
Malaysian Laksa
A rich, spicy coconut noodle soup with chicken, prawns and crisp toppings — comfort and excitement…
African
African Peanut Stew
A West African-inspired stew of chicken, sweet potato and peanut butter in a deep, savoury sauce.
Moroccan
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Slow-cooked lamb with apricots, almonds and warm spices — a fragrant, gently sweet tagine for special…
Ethiopian
Ethiopian Doro Wat
Ethiopia's celebrated chicken stew — deeply spiced, slowly built and famously served with boiled eggs.
Caribbean
Caribbean Curry Goat
Slow-simmered goat in a rich curry sauce with potatoes — a Caribbean Sunday lunch in the…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Beef Bhuna
Tender beef slowly cooked down with onions and a thick, dry spice paste — bold, dark…
Indian
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potato simmered with cumin, garlic and chilli — a simple side that always disappears…
Indian
Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered low and slow with butter and cream until deeply rich and velvety —…
Indian
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables in a mild, creamy cashew and coconut sauce — gentle, fragrant and great for…
Indian
Coconut Fish Curry
White fish simmered in a fragrant South Indian coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Japanese
Japanese Curry Rice
A thick, mildly sweet curry packed with vegetables and tender meat, ladled over rice — Japan's…
Indian
Chickpea Curry
A quick, comforting chickpea curry in a creamy coconut tomato sauce — weeknight food that tastes…
Malaysian
Malaysian Chicken Curry
A fragrant coconut chicken curry with potatoes and warm spices — rich, comforting and full of…
Brazilian
Brazilian Moqueca (Fish Stew)
A vibrant Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, peppers, tomato and lime — fresh, colourful and…
Persian
Persian Chicken Stew (Khoresh)
Chicken slow-cooked with herbs, dried lime and beans — a tangy, deeply aromatic Persian stew.
Moroccan
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives
Chicken slow-cooked with preserved lemon, olives and warm spices — bright, savoury and fragrant.
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)
A light, fragrant Bengali fish curry with potatoes in a turmeric and tomato broth — homely…
Pakistani
Keema Matar
Spiced minced meat cooked with peas in a rich tomato gravy — a quick, comforting everyday…
Thai
Thai Green Curry
A fragrant coconut curry with green chilli paste, chicken and vegetables — creamy, aromatic and quick.
Thai
Thai Red Curry
A rich, warming coconut curry with red chilli paste and tender vegetables — comforting and full…
Middle Eastern
Lamb and Chickpea Stew
Tender lamb and chickpeas slow-cooked with warm spices and tomato — hearty, fragrant and nourishing.
Pakistani
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked fast in a wok with tomatoes, ginger and green chilli — bold, fresh and…
Indian
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower cooked with cumin, turmeric and ginger — a dry, fragrant vegetable curry.
Indian
Rogan Josh
Tender lamb slow-cooked in an aromatic Kashmiri-spiced sauce — deep red, rich and warmly fragrant.
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Chingri Malai Curry
Prawns simmered in a fragrant coconut milk gravy with warm spices — a rich, special-occasion Bengali…
Indian
Prawn Curry
Juicy prawns in a fragrant tomato and coconut curry — quick, rich and ready in under…
Indian
Spinach Dal
Yellow lentils simmered with spinach, garlic and cumin — a wholesome, comforting everyday vegan dal.
Pakistani
Beef Kofta Curry
Spiced meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy — comforting, fragrant and satisfying.
Pakistani
Chicken Nihari
A slow-cooked, deeply spiced chicken stew thickened with flour and topped with ginger and lemon —…
Pakistani
Mutton Karahi
Tender mutton cooked fast in a wok with tomatoes, ginger and green chillies — bold, fresh…
Pakistani
Chicken Handi
A creamy clay-pot chicken curry with onions, tomato and cream — restaurant-rich and surprisingly easy at…
Pakistani
Mutton Korma
Tender mutton in a rich, fragrant yoghurt and nut sauce — a celebratory curry for weddings…
Indian
Rajma
Kidney beans simmered in a spiced tomato-onion gravy — a Punjabi comfort food that's pure home…
Ethiopian
Ethiopian Shiro
A smooth, spiced chickpea flour stew with onion and berbere — humble, deeply savoury vegan comfort…
Caribbean
Trinidad Curry Channa and Aloo
Chickpeas and potato in a fragrant Caribbean curry sauce with cumin and turmeric — humble and…
Persian
Persian Fesenjan
Chicken slow-cooked in a rich pomegranate and walnut sauce — sweet, sour and deeply unique.
Persian
Persian Eggplant Stew (Khoresh Bademjan)
Fried aubergine simmered with lamb, tomato and tart dried limes — a comforting Persian classic.
Malaysian
Malaysian Beef Rendang
A drier, darker Malaysian version of rendang — beef slow-cooked with coconut, lemongrass and kerisik until…
Pakistani
Pakistani Nihari
Beef slow-cooked overnight with bone marrow and aromatic spices into a deep, glossy, soul-warming stew.
Indian
Chicken Korma
A creamy, mildly spiced curry of chicken in a yoghurt and cashew sauce — gentle and…
Moroccan
Chicken Tagine
Chicken slow-cooked with lemon, olives, ginger and saffron — a fragrant Moroccan classic.
Pakistani
Pakistani Aloo Keema
Spiced minced meat with potatoes in a rich tomato gravy — a fast, hearty family curry.
Thai
Thai Khao Soi
A creamy coconut curry noodle soup topped with crispy noodles — Northern Thailand's most addictive bowl.
Mexican
Mexican Mole Poblano
Chicken in a deep, complex sauce of chillies, chocolate, nuts and spices — Mexico's most celebrated…
Nigerian
Nigerian Obe Ata (Pepper Stew)
A deeply flavoured Nigerian pepper stew with beef and tomato — the base sauce for countless…
African
South African Bunny Chow
A hollowed loaf of bread filled with spicy curry — Durban's most famous street food and…
Pakistani
Pakistani Mutton Handi
Slow-cooked mutton in a thick, dark gravy with whole spices and yoghurt — Pakistan's definitive Sunday…
Indian
Masoor Dal
Red lentils simmered with turmeric and tempered with cumin, garlic and chilli — South Asia's most…
Indian
Dal Tadka
Yellow split lentils with a smoky tempering of garlic, cumin and red chilli — the iconic…
Thai
Thai Massaman Curry
A rich, gently spiced curry with beef, potatoes and peanuts — Thailand's mildest, most aromatic curry.
Thai
Thai Panang Curry
A thick, slightly sweet red curry with kaffir lime, peanuts and tender chicken — bold and…
Persian
Persian Khoresh Gheimeh
A tangy stew of lamb, split peas and dried lime topped with crispy potato strings —…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Chicken Rezala
A pale, fragrant Bengali chicken curry in a yoghurt and cashew sauce with whole spices —…
Japanese
Japanese Katsu Curry
Crispy panko-breaded chicken with a thick, mildly sweet Japanese curry sauce over rice — comfort food…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
A deeply spiced curry with toasted spices, coconut milk and curry leaves — Sri Lanka's most…
Singaporean
Singaporean Laksa
A rich coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fish cakes and tofu — Singapore's most loved…
Indian
Indian Chicken Saag
Tender chicken in a deep green spinach curry with garlic and fenugreek — comforting, healthy and…
Indian
Indian Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a deeply spiced onion-tomato gravy — a humble, quick and protein-packed Indian…
Indian
Indian Rajma
A homely Punjabi kidney bean curry with onion, tomato, ginger and cumin — North India's favourite…
Filipino
Filipino Kare-Kare
Oxtail in a rich peanut sauce with aubergine and pak choi — the Philippines' most distinctive…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Dhal Curry
Red lentils cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds, curry leaves and pandan — Sri Lanka's…
Common questions
Are these curries recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.