Curry Recipes

Classic rumaki appetizer with chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, marinated in soy sauce with ginger and curry, then broiled until crispy. A retro cocktail party staple.

Salat khaek: Southern Thai salad sauce of pounded chili, shallot, and peanut stirred into coconut milk with fish sauce, tamarind, and sugar. Served over potato salad.

Thai beef satay skewers marinated in coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, and cilantro. Grilled, broiled, or pan-fried and served with peanut sauce.

Buttery shortbread bites rolled in paprika, cayenne, curry powder, and cumin. A savory, spice-crusted appetizer that's totally unexpected and completely addictive.

High-protein cottage cheese vegetable dip blended smooth with Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, and onion. Lighter alternative to sour cream dip with a warm spice profile.

Crispy deep-fried tofu triangles stuffed with curried tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in wonton wrappers. A fusion appetizer that's part samosa, part wonton, and totally addictive. Makes 30.

Tropical chicken salad with curry-chutney mayo, pineapple, apple, coconut, almonds, and raisins. A 10-minute no-cook coronation-style salad served over watercress with avocado.

Quick 15-minute tuna fish curry with stir-fried apple, curry powder, and tomato sauce served over rice. A weeknight shortcut to warming Indian-inspired flavor using pantry staples.

Veal steaks pan-seared and finished in a curried onion sauce with tomato paste, evaporated milk, lemon, and a splash of cognac. A fast German-Indian crossover for weeknights.

Curried tofu veggie sandwich spread with soy mayo, green pepper, celery, sunflower seeds, and turmeric. A vegan, no-cook spread for sandwiches and crackers.

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Old-fashioned baked beans made from dried navy beans, slow-baked 7 hours with bacon, molasses, dark rum, and a surprise hit of curry powder. From-scratch comfort that earns every minute.

Thai yellow curry paste from scratch with dry-roasted cumin, coriander seeds, dried chilies, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic. Pairs best with beef and pork curries.

Spinach yogurt dip with a touch of kick. Musky and sweet spices compliment the spinach and tangy yogurt.

Three onion dip variations using dry soup mix and sour cream: spinach onion, cheddar onion with pimentos, and Indian curry onion with peanuts and yogurt.

Indian egg curry with hard-boiled eggs in a creamy curry sauce spooned over toasted English muffins. A quick, protein-packed breakfast or brunch ready in 25 minutes.