Pin A vibrant collection of three easy one-pot curries inspired by various world cuisines this recipe offers flavorful curries with minimal fuss all made in a single pan for effortless weeknight meals.
I first tried cooking all three curries in a single week to keep dinner exciting and found that each one delivered a unique twist without complicating cleanup.
Ingredients
- Indian Chickpea Curry: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger grated 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 1 (14 oz/400 g) can diced tomatoes 2 (14 oz/400 g) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk 1 tsp salt fresh cilantro for garnish
- Thai Red Lentil Curry: 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium onion diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 cup (200 g) red lentils rinsed 1 (14 oz/400 ml) can coconut milk 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth 1 medium carrot sliced 1 red bell pepper sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce juice of 1 lime fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
- Caribbean Sweet Potato Curry: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion sliced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chili deseeded and minced (optional adjust to taste) 1 tbsp curry powder 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced 1 (14 oz/400 ml) can coconut milk 1 (14 oz/400 g) can black beans drained and rinsed 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth 1 tsp thyme salt and pepper to taste fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Indian Chickpea Curry:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger sauté 1 minute. Add cumin coriander turmeric and garam masala cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomatoes chickpeas coconut milk and salt stir well bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Thai Red Lentil Curry:
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent about 4 minutes. Add garlic and curry paste cook 1 minute. Stir in lentils coconut milk broth carrot and bell pepper bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally until lentils are tender. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice garnish with basil or cilantro.
- Caribbean Sweet Potato Curry:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Add garlic and chili cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes coconut milk black beans broth thyme salt and pepper bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Pin These curries bring back memories of family dinners we enjoyed together while exploring new flavors from around the world at our kitchen table.
Required Tools
Large skillet or Dutch oven chefs knife cutting board measuring cups and spoons wooden spoon are essential for preparing each curry swiftly.
Allergen Information
Recipes contain coconut a tree nut allergen. Soy sauce in Thai curry may include soy and wheat use tamari for gluten-free option. Always confirm ingredients if sensitivities are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Each serving averages 360 calories 13 g total fat 48 g carbohydrates and 12 g protein making these curries nourishing choices for dinner.
Pin Try making two or three curries in advance they taste even better the next day and make busy evenings much simpler.
Recipe Questions
- → Can these curries be made vegan?
Yes, simply ensure your curry paste and broth are plant-based. The core ingredients are vegetarian and adaptable for vegan diets.
- → What should I serve with these curries?
Steamed rice, naan, or flatbread are great options. They help soak up the delicious sauces and enhance the meal.
- → Are these curries spicy?
Spiciness depends on ingredient choice and quantity. Adjust chili and curry paste levels to your taste for mild or fiery curries.
- → Can I substitute ingredients?
Swap chickpeas for white beans or lentils for split peas. Experiment with veggies and herbs based on what's available.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes. Use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify labels for curry paste and broth. Most ingredients are naturally gluten-free.