Bowl of tofu curry topped with chilli and coriander

34 healthy curry recipes

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From lighter tikka masala to fiery vindaloo and veggie korma, try our wholesome curry dishes for a satisfying meal

Looking for healthy curry recipes? Check out our ideas below including healthy chicken korma, paneer and chickpea curry and slow cooker chicken curry, or try our vegetable curry ideas.

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Is curry healthy?

Curries can provide many health benefits, and they don't have to be full of saturated fats. The spices used in curries, such as turmeric, ginger and chilli, are known for their potent anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being of benefit to heart health and possible anticancer benefits. With some easy swaps, you can also make curries lighter but not scrimp on taste, and is a great way to add to your five-a-day.

For more healthy meal inspiration, take a look at our quick and healthy recipes, healthy takeaways, healthy pasta recipes and healthy Italian recipes. If you want to make your favourite meals healthier, take a look at our 15 healthy swaps. For summer inspiration, check out our healthy summer recipes.

Best healthy curry recipes

Creamy tofu curry with big veg sauce

Try our vegetarian butternut squash and carrot curry with grilled chunks of tikka-marinated tofu. It's low in calories yet packed with plants, thanks to the veggies and spices.

Bowl of tofu curry topped with chilli and coriander

Courgette curry

Prepare this light, summery courgette and pea curry in less than an hour. It's flavoured with fragrant spices, like turmeric and curry leaves, and perfect with rice.

Two Bowls of Courgette Curry on a Bed of Rice

Paneer curry

Cook this veg-heavy curry for a healthy vegetarian meal. The peas add extra protein while ginger and plum tomatoes make a light, fragrant sauce.

Two plates of paneer curry with rice, with forks and two glasses of water with lemon wedges

Healthy chicken tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala is known for being sweet and creamy. Here, in The Curry Guy's lighter version, the buttery flavour is achieved by using ground almonds. Yogurt makes for an incredibly creamy curry, too.

Healthy chicken tikka masala

Saag chana masala

Green and red chillies elevate this spinach and chickpea curry – the perfect veggie side dish from Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express.

A chickpea curry with spinach and a red chilli on top

Veggie butter curry

Swap the meat for cauliflower, filling chickpeas and spinach to create a meat-free curry that’s high in nutrients.

A bowl filled with chickpea and cauliflower curry and topped with flaked almonds

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry

Try this lightly-spiced vegan curry with chickpeas and spinach for a wholesome midweek meal for four.

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry in a skillet with some naan on the side

Healthy chicken korma

Fragrant, creamy and gently spiced, korma is super-comforting with its rich, buttery sauce. This version is lighter than the traditional recipe, yet it’s every bit as warming.

A chicken curry with rice and naans on the side

Paneer and chickpea curry

This healthy paneer and chickpea curry cuts corners by using a tikka paste to coat the paneer – adding lots of flavour while keeping preparation to a minimum.

A white plate topped with a chickpea and paneer curry with two chapatis on the side

Vegetable satay curry

This creamy curry is packed with plenty of nutritious veggies, warming ginger and chilli for a healthy meat-free meal.

Vegetable Satay Curry Recipe

Healthy slow cooker chicken curry

This healthier take on chicken curry is gluten-free and promises plenty of kick thanks to a mix of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander and mild chilli.

Two bowls of chicken curry with a white linen napkin and wooden-handled cutlery

Sweet potato and lentil curry

This vibrant, vegan curry is made with sweet potatoes, red split lentils, coconut milk and plenty of warming spices. A light, yet comforting midweek meal.

Sweet potato and lentil curry

Turkey keema curry

Packed with fresh and zingy flavours and plenty of punchy spices, this low-calorie, high-protein Indian turkey mince curry makes an easy midweek meal.

Kheema Matar curry with turkey in a large pot with serving spoon, next to a bowl of coriander

Caribbean black bean curry

Bring together the right combination of spices, condiments and herbs to transform humble black beans into a punchy Caribbean-style curry, ready in under half an hour.

a silver pan with a wooden handle on a white wooden chopping board filled with pan of a bright-red coloured curry

Pumpkin curry

Make the most of pumpkin season with this easy, warming one-pot. Not only will you get a good dose of fibre from the chickpeas and pumpkin, you'll also get a hit of vitamin C.

Bowl of pumpkin and chickpea curry with rice on the side and coriander on top

Healthy pork vindaloo

Try our simple pork vindaloo with peas and spinach. It's simple to make and packed with veg and protein.

Three bowls of pork vindaloo, two with rice

Butternut squash curry

This easy butternut squash curry will be a hit with the family and is easily adaptable with the addition of extra veg. Serve with brown rice for a filling, wholesome meal.

a bowl of butternut squash curry with rice

Easy vegan katsu curry

This plant-based version of katsu curry features crispy grilled vegetable fingers in a fragrant veggie sauce. Enjoy served with rice and pickled vegetables.

Two bowls of vegan katsu curry and rice, served with and pickles on the side

Healthy chicken curry

Want to enjoy a healthier version of your favourite? This chicken curry recipe is jam-packed with veg and lighter than typical curry sauces. Freeze in portions for quick, healthy midweek meals.

Healthy chicken curry served in a large silver frying pan ready to be served

Turkey curry

Delicately spiced with coconut and ginger, this turkey curry is a great way to up your protein. Not only from the turkey but the chickpeas and peanut butter, too.

Leftover turkey curry in a bowl next to rice and naans

Coconut and peanut aubergine curry

This creamy coconut and peanut aubergine curry is vegetarian and ready in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comforting meal to make midweek.

Bowl of creamy aubergine curry

Lighter chicken curry

Check out our easy chicken curry recipe with light coconut milk, punchy madras paste and crunchy sugar snap peas. This flavoursome curry is gluten-free, too.

Light Chicken Curry Recipe

Butter bean curry (Gujarati Rangoon na vaal)

An easy curry made with tinned beans and fragrant spices. Using asafoetida gives allium notes to the curry without even chopping an onion. Minimal prep but full-on flavour makes this a great midweek dinner.

A metal pan filled with a bean curry with green herbs on top

Red lentil curry

Try our vegetarian spiced crispy egg and lentil curry. This easy curry recipe is protein-packed and gluten-free, perfect winter comfort food.

Two bowls of red lentil curry with crispy eggs and a paratha

Butternut squash and chickpea curry

The best vegetarian curry in a hurry. Full of good-for-you butternut squash, chickpeas, spinach and spices, this will tempt any veg-phobic family members to dig in. Serve with rice on the side.

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

Thai green chicken curry

Make the curry paste from scratch for this easy Thai green chicken curry. Super fresh, fragrant and full of flavour, it's a perfect meal.

Thai green chicken curry in a bowl with a glass of wine

Mutter paneer

Mutter paneer is a traditional north Indian curry. The texture of fresh peas stands up well against the paneer, but frozen is fine too.

Best curries - mutter paneer

Kofta curry

Spice up your midweek meal with our homemade lamb koftas nestled in a fragrant curry. Served with rice for a hearty meal.

Kofta Curry Recipe

Vegan aubergine curry

Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan curry.

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Roast cauliflower korma curry

Check out our veggie korma recipe with roast cauliflower. This curry recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, ideal for an easy midweek dinner.

Cauliflower Korma Recipe

Chicken saag

Our chicken saag recipe proves that you can eat healthily without having to skip your favourite foods – plus its ready in less than an hour.

Healthy Curry Chicken Saag in a Casserole Dish

Cauliflower and chickpea curry

Got a tin of chickpeas in your storecupboard? Add them to this protein-rich vegan cauliflower curry for a nutritious midweek meal the whole family will enjoy.

Pan and bowl of chickpea and cauliflower curry next to some naans

Japanese chicken and broccoli curry

Add white miso and soy sauce to your curry sauce for an umami-rich midweek meal packed with chicken and veggies.

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Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe with Broccoli and Mushrooms

Chicken madras

Our recipe for chicken madras is a really easy, flavoursome way to feed the family. Serve with rice or naan for scooping up the sauce.

Pan of chicken madras topped with coriander

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