Julie Goodwin’s chicken korma
Warm, hearty and wonderfully fragrant, this beautiful chicken korma recipe by Julie Goodwin is slow cooked for three hours to create intense Indian flavours and tender, moist meat that melts in your mouth.
All the classic curry recipes
Whether you like it hot, mild, packed full of meat or veggie-based, we've got a curry to suit every taste. Close your eyes and be tantalised by the exotic aromas and flavours from all around Asia... from an Indian beef rogan josh to a creamy Malaysian fish curry and a classic Thai Massaman, we've ticked all the boxes to bring you the best collection of curry recipes. Get the saucepan simmering and delight your loved ones with warming dishes they'll love.
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11 breakfasts you should be eating for dinner
We're calling it: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) is the ultimate throw-together meal. So before you go reaching for the takeaway menu, reassess the pantry. Eggs? Why not a creamy eggs benedict, or hearty cheesy sausage bake? Loaf of crispy bread? Load it up for a gooey croque-monsieur, or use it to top nourishing baked beans and tomato pots. And why not whip up a stack of pancakes for dinner? They'll taste even better once the sun goes down.
Aromatic prawn and mussel curry
This delicious seafood curry will tantalise your taste-buds - bursting with spice and flavour, it's a dish worthy of a dinner party!
Wild rice and spinach salad
This blend of basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spinach is drizzled with a sweet orange balsamic dressing. It's the perfect way to power up your next lunch or meal side dish.
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Cauliflower, snow pea, spinach and chickpea curry
Warm, creamy and wonderfully fragrant, this vegetarian curry made with cauliflower, snow peas, spinach and chickpeas is easy to make and packed full of flavour.
Barbecued spiced prawns
Enliven a summer feast by blending fresh seafood with smoked paprika, garlic and cayenne pepper until ready to throw on the barbecue.
One pot curried chicken and rice
A quick and easy weeknight dinner idea.
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Pork, chickpea and tomato curry
Hearty, warming and packed full of wonderful flavours, this pork and chickpea curry is perfect for a cool Winter's evening. Serve on a bed of rice for a filling, tasty family meal.
Brown rice kedgeree
This traditional Indian dish combines smoked salmon, eggs, yoghurt and a spicy curry folded through rice. It is best for a spectacular healthy brunch, light lunch or side.
Baked caramel custards with roasted pears
This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.
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Crisp potato and peanut cakes
Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.
Curried chicken pie
Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.
Eggplant and potato curry
This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.
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Lamb masala
This popular marinated Indian curry is slow-cooked to perfection, producing tender lamb and aromatic, spicy flavours able to ignite the senses at any time of year. Heighten with naan bread and basmati rice or try it specifically as a winter warmer.
Microwave chickpea and eggplant curry
This fragrant curry is herbaceous, nutty and spicy - and it can be brought to life in no time.
Dry vegetable curry
Give your mouth a burst of flavour with this vegetarian curry. Fresh vegies burst with turmeric, cumin and fresh mint to warm you up after a long day.
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Beef rogan josh kebabs
Baby potatoes are perfect for skewering as they stay firm after cooking due to their low starch content.
Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma
Serve with rice and green beans to even out the cream content.
Mulligatawny with yoghurt flatbread
This Anglo-Indian chicken and rice soup is hearty enough as a meal on its own.
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Chicken korma rice
Replace pistachio kernels with peanuts. Use curry powder instead of curry paste. You’ll need 1 1/2 teaspoons. Note
Thai prawn and eggplant angel hair pasta
toss a little of the cooking liquid through cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking together. Note
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Butter chicken with vegetables
You can't go past the classics.
Thai prawn and pumpkin soup
You can also make this using green Thai curry paste. Note
Cajun dirty rice
Suitable to freeze. Rice suitable to microwave. Note
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Lamb byriani
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. The lamb can be marinated overnight for extra flavour. If you like a bit of sweetness in your curries, you can also add currants to the rice. Note
Pilaf
Try this traditional, triple-tested pilaf by the Australian Women's Weekly for a classic, healthy and exotic vegetarian dish full of wonderful spices and flavour.
Butter chicken with spinach and mustard seeds
Suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. If you are short of time, omit the mustard seeds, extra onion and butter, then stir the spinach through the butter chicken at the end of the cooking time. Note
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Cauliflower and green pea curry
Suitable to freeze without yoghurt and egg. Suitable to microwave. Note
Beef, pumpkin and eggplant curry
You will need 1 2/3 cups raw rice to make 5 cups of cooked rice for this recipe. Note
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Zingy butter chicken curry
This delicious creamy curry will become a family favourite. Even the kids will love it!
Tandoori chicken spinach stir-fry
If using an electric wok, cook food in smaller batches. An electric wok won’t reach the same temperature as a gas or an electric stove top. Note
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Beef vindaloo
Beef vindaloo is a classic curry most famous in India's Goa region. Not for the faint hearted, the chilli packs a particularly spicy punch. To balance the dish, serve with a side of riata and an ice cold beer.
Chickpea mince curry
To prepare pappadums quickly and easily, spray with oil and arrange on the turntable of your microwave oven. Cook on high (100%) power 1 minute, until puffed and crisp. Cool before serving. Note
Prawn, coconut and cashew curry
Leaving prawn heads on creates a rich seafood-flavoured sauce. You can use fresh turmeric root, found in some supermarkets, in place of ground. Brighter in colour, it has a fresher, more lively flavour. Peel off brown skin with a teaspoon, then grate double the amount you’d use for dried, to add to curries, soups and […]
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Sweet beef curry with apple and sultanas
With the addition of apple and sultanas, this sweet beef dish is the perfect recipe to get the kids enjoying curries.
Pork meatball curry
This is a super quick dinner and a great one for lifting spirits mid-week, with tender pork meatballs in a mild curry sauce and just-cooked green beans.
Vegetable bhaji
Upgrade your garden variety vegetable fritter to an altogether more exotic version with this vegetable bhaji. Add dollop of mango chutney and you'll be in heaven.
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Curried pea soup
Take a trip to India with this warm soup made with tikka masala curry paste and best served with crunchy papadums.
Turkey meatball korma
For a lighter version, replace coconut cream with a 270ml can of light coconut milk and ½ cup chicken stock. Note
Balti biryani
Balti biryani gets its name from the thin, pressed-steel wok it is traditionally cooked and served in. A spicy rice based dish with tender meat and fragrant curry.
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Chicken and pumpkin curry
This fragrant chicken and pumpkin curry is packed full of flavour and mild spice. Enjoy a bowlful hot off the stove for a warming Winter dinner.
Tuna kedgeree
When you're not up for an argument, this tuna kedgeree by Woman's Day is the perfect option for hungry but fussy kids. You can spice up your own with some finely sliced red chilli.
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Parathas with spicy potato filling
Paratha is a flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It can be served with curry, or as we've done here, stuffed with a delicious spicy potato filling and eaten as a snack.
Fish masala
Add a touch of India to your week-day fish meal with this masala flavoured dish. Served with green beans and rice, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. We've used cod here, but any firm white fish will do.
Beef and vegetable curry
There is nothing quite like the aroma of this beef and vegetable curry simmering on the stove, except perhaps the satisfaction of having made it yourself from scratch.
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Nepalese pork mince curry
Nepalese pork mince curry
Heart-healthy seafood with tomato rice
A marriage made in heaven, blending hearty prawns and salmon with tomatoes and a brown rice mixture coated in garlic and onion flavour. Great for a dinner party with friends or a wholesome family meal
Afghani lamb and spinach curry
Slivered almonds and lemon zest add an extra dimension to this savoury, satisfying curry.
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Tandoori salmon pilaf
This tandoori salmon pilaf is a healthy and delicious Indian inspired family meal. The fragrant spices of the tandoori are perfectly balanced alongside the fresh and creamy raita.
Beef vindaloo
Beef vindaloo is a classic curry most famous in India's Goa region. Not for the faint hearted, the chilli packs a particularly spicy punch. To balance the dish, serve with a side of riata and an ice cold beer.
Indian chai
Indian chai is a milky tea flavoured with various spices that has become increasingly popular throughout the world. The spices used vary from region to region and we think this recipe has the perfect, fragrant balance.
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Pumpkin and eggplant dhal
There are countless versions of dhal, all equally healthy and delicious. Try our warming pumpkin and eggplant version for a hearty meat-free meal. Serve with Indian flatbread to mop up every bite.
Cucumber mint raita
Raita is a traditional condiment from the subcontinent commonly served alongside curries. The coolness of the raita ingredients compliments the spice beautifully. It can also be served on its own, as a dip.
Chicken tikka stir-fry
Quick, easy and delicious Indian-style chicken tikka stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
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Koshumbir
Koshumbir, sometimes spelled koshambir, is a fresh shredded vegetable salad that is served in India alongside curries. Note
Chapatis
Be aware that chapatis need to be cooked over a flame to achieve the blistered appearance. Note
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Mixed dhal
This traditional Indian vegetarian dish is packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes. Dhal can be enjoyed any time of the day, but it's especially great eaten straight off the stove on a cool evening.
Indian-spiced lamb rack
Give your roast lamb rack an Indian flavour with this delicious and fragrant spice paste. You could also use it as a spice rub for any other kind of meat.
Chicken, lentil and cauliflower pilaf
You need half a large barbecued chicken (approximately 500g) to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note
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Butter chicken drumsticks
Garam masala literally means “blended spices” in its northern Indian place of origin; it is based on varying proportions of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel and cumin, roasted and ground together. Black pepper and chilli can be added for a hotter version. Note
Date and tamarind chutney
This deliciously sweet dried fruit chutney goes perfectly on sandwiches, with roast meat, or on the side of a spicy Indian curry.
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Chai parfait with fig and whole spice syrup
Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.
Masala fish
This spicy masala marinade recipe works beautifully for all kinds of seafood, including prawns. Serve with pappadums for extra flash.
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Cauliflower, pumpkin and split pea curry
There's plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we're not even sure it's not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.
Tandoori chicken with pomegranate raita
Spiced tandoori chicken with a delicious pomegranate raita from Australian Women's Weekly.
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Tropical fruit lassi
A lassi is a popular yoghurt based drink in the Indian subcontinent. You can vary the fruit according to the season and your preference and sweeten with honey if you prefer.
Indian vegetable curry
Really, you can use just about any veges you fancy in this Indian vegetable curry, though including some root vegetables, something green and some chickpeas is a good place to start.
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Tandoori chicken salad
This is also a great family meal served with rice or bread. The tandoori paste is found in the Asian section of the supermarket. Serve the salad in an airtight container that fits inside the lunchbox with a freezer block. Put the dressing into a smaller container to be put on the salad (or dunked into) at lunchtime – if it's put on in the morning, it will become soggy. If your kids are little gourmets, throw a wedge of lemon in as well.
Khitcherie
Khitcherie, a classic Indian rice and lentil dish, was anglicised by the Raj to make that English breakfast staple, kedgeree. Commercial garam masala, found in some supermarkets, can be used instead of making our recipe. Note
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Curry puffs
Kids will love these mildly spiced beef and potato pastry puffs. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and chutney.
Indian-spiced patties with carrot raita
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Indian-style curry with rice dumplings
For a filling, delicious family meal, try this Indian inspired chicken curry with a twist.
Lamb and macadamia curry
Whip out the pressure cooker and make this exquisite curry in no time at all.
Tandoori chicken salad
A fragrant Tandoori chicken salad topped with refreshing yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.
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Tandoori chicken salad with pappadums
Mildly spiced tandoori chicken salad with pappadums and hot mango chutney.
Chicken tikka
Tikka paste is a mild paste which, in Indian cookery, is made to its maker’s choice of spices and oils and sometimes tomatoes or coconut cream, it is frequently coloured red. It is usually used for marinating or for basting the food as it cooks, rather than as an ingredient. It is most often used […]
Creamy vegetable and almond korma
This is a mild curry. For more heat, serve curry with some sliced fresh red chilli to sprinkle as desired. You can serve this curry with naan bread and plain yoghurt, if desired. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 1. Note
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Hot-peppered lamb curry
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This is a hot curry. If you prefer a milder version, reduce the amount of pepper and chilli. You can also serve it with […]
Pappadums with cucumber raita
These make a tasty after school snack with a good hit of calcium. Or, you could serve them alongside your weekly curry; add chopped mint for a fresh Indian flavour.
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Butter bean and vegetable curry
For an easy vegetarian meal, try this delicious coconut curry with pumpkin and butter beans.
Zucchini and carrot bhaji
Bhaji is a classic Indian snack similar to a fritter; it has several variants and is sometimes known as pakora. Onion based bhaji is very popular, but we've used zucchini and carrot here. Served with mango chutney, they're divine.
Kofta curry
This particular version is Pakistani in origin, with a nod to India in its choice of spices. Garam masala is a mixture of assorted aromatic spices used in kitchens throughout the subcontinent. It is available in some supermarkets if you don’t have time to make our recipe. Note
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Chicken korma
Korma is a mild and creamy curry, and this chicken korma is perfect for those who like plenty of flavour but don't like too much spice or heat.
Lamb keema
Traditionally a spiced mince curry with peas, and often potatoes. Leftover keema can be used to make samosas.
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