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65 minThe Best Jackfruit Curry
Tender jackfruit and sweet potato simmer in a coconut curry fragrant with ginger, cumin and garam masala. The sauce is rich, the texture substantial and the leftovers particularly good.
45 minVegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
Roasted cauliflower tikka folds into a rich tomato masala with smoky spice and creamy body. Charred florets keep this vegan curry full of texture rather than disappearing into the sauce.
30 minAloo Matar
Aloo matar brings soft potatoes and sweet peas together in a warmly spiced tomato gravy. This dependable North Indian-style curry is colourful, comforting and made for tearing into with fresh roti.
30 minBengali Phulkopir Aloo Dalna
Phulkopir aloo dalna is a Bengali cauliflower and potato curry scented with cumin, ginger and garam masala. The light tomato gravy lets the sweet, browned vegetables remain the stars.
30 minBombay Aloo
Bombay aloo coats fluffy potatoes in a punchy tomato masala with mustard seed, cumin and chilli. It is bold, tangy and just as welcome beside dal as it is tucked into a chapati.
35 minOriya Ghanta Tarkari
Odia ghanta tarkari is a generous mixed-vegetable curry in which pumpkin, potato and pulses share a gently spiced gravy. Every spoonful is different, yet the dish feels beautifully unified.
30 minSaag Aloo
Saag aloo folds tender potatoes through warmly spiced greens with garlic, tomato and garam masala. It is earthy, nourishing and just as happy beside dal as it is filling a warm roti.
35 minDum Tofu
Dum tofu layers golden tofu with a concentrated onion-and-tomato masala, then cooks it gently so the spices settle into the sauce. The result is aromatic, rich and deeply comforting.
45 minInstant Pot Chana Masala
Instant Pot chana masala delivers tender chickpeas and a full-bodied onion-tomato gravy with very little tending. The pressure cooker draws the spices together while keeping this family favourite practical.
30 minAloo Baingan Curry
Aloo baingan is one of those quietly brilliant curries: silky aubergine, tender potato and a tomato masala that clings to every piece. It is simple home cooking with a great deal of flavour.
25 minButter Bean Curry
Plump butter beans make this tomato-based curry especially creamy and satisfying. Cumin, coriander and garam masala bring warmth while the beans turn an easy supper into something substantial.
25 minCreamy Red Lentil Dahl
Red lentils melt into a creamy dal brightened with tomato, ginger and a fragrant spiced tempering. It is economical, nourishing and one of the most comforting bowls I know how to make.
20 minInstant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
This Instant Pot chickpea curry is creamy with coconut, warmly spiced and easy enough for a busy evening. The chickpeas become tender while the tomato-rich gravy develops under pressure.
30 minInstant Pot Methi Soy Curl Curry
Soy curls soak up a creamy fenugreek-and-onion sauce in this Instant Pot methi curry. Kasuri methi gives the gravy its unmistakable savoury perfume and a lovely restaurant-style finish.
40 minKala Chana Curry
Kala chana curry has a wonderfully earthy flavour, with black chickpeas simmered in a robust onion-and-tomato masala. It is hearty, protein-rich and even better after the spices have had time to settle.
65 minMadras Curry Tofu Casserole
This Madras tofu casserole bakes tofu and vegetables in a bold, coconut-laced curry sauce. It has lively chilli heat, toasted spice and the easy generosity of a dish made for sharing.
40 minMushroom Masala
Mushroom masala folds browned mushrooms into a Punjabi-style tomato gravy fragrant with cumin, coriander and garam masala. The mushrooms keep it juicy and intensely savoury.
40 minChana Masala
Chana masala is a deeply savoury chickpea curry built on browned onion, tomato and warming spices. A squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander lift the rich gravy just before it reaches the table.
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