129 spicy curry recipes

Beef satay skewers with a homemade curried peanut dipping sauce. Sirloin cubes broiled on bamboo skewers and served with a rich, spicy peanut butter sauce.

Toasted cumin and garlic stirred into cool yogurt with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and chopped mint. This chilled Indian-style raita is the condiment that tames spicy curries and livens up grilled meats.

Raita with tomato, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a yogurt base with bloomed cumin and ginger. A cooling Indian condiment that tames spicy curries and adds a tangy, creamy contrast to any meal.

Caribbean-style baked crab in shells with curry powder, scallions, chili peppers, coriander, and breadcrumbs. A spicy, fragrant seafood appetizer for eight.

Authentic Thai red curry with homemade paste, coconut milk, and crisp-tender vegetables. A fragrant, spicy vegetarian stir fry served over jasmine rice.

South Indian couscous patties made with ground urad dal, green chilies, ginger, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Vegetarian, spicy, and shaped by hand.

A simple authentic Indian chicken curry. Adjust the spices to suit your tastes. Serve it with steamed rice or spicy rice puloa (posted separately)

Apple cheddar soup with curry, ginger, and dry mustard pureed silky smooth and topped with sharp cheddar. A warming autumn soup that balances sweet apples with spicy, nippy heat.

Jolof rice with black-eyed peas, eggplant, tomatoes, and brown rice cooked in a spicy tomato-ginger sauce with curry and cayenne. A hearty West African one-pot vegetarian meal.

Thai spicy peanut sauce simmers crunchy peanut butter with red curry paste, lemongrass, shallot, fish sauce and coconut milk. The genuine satay sauce template, thicker and more layered than the takeout version.

Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. A fragrant, spicy broth ready in 35 minutes.

Spicy Indian lamb curry with garam masala, cayenne, and cardamom, simmered until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.

French-fried beef liver strips with a curried sour cream dipping sauce. Crispy, golden liver bites served as an appetizer with a creamy, spicy fiesta dip.

Authentic Mangalore pineapple curry with dry-roasted sesame, fenugreek, coconut, and a mustard seed tadka. A sweet, spicy, and tangy South Indian side dish ready in under an hour.

Bombay nut and raisin mix with almonds, pine nuts, and cashews toasted in curry butter with garlic, Worcestershire, and broken pretzels. A sweet-savory-spicy snack mix.

I have never tried a fish curry before until today. It was delicious. We used roasted chili curry to add some spiciness, and served it with rice that soaked up all the yummy sauce. Definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who likes a good Indian dish.