easy veggie curry

This vegetarian low-calorie chickpea curry makes a wonderful, easy after-work meal, and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It's also vegan if you leave out the egg. 

Each serving provides 441 kcal, 26g protein, 92g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 15g fibre and 0.6g salt. 

With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Chickpea, spinach and egg curry

eggs

olive oil

tsp cumin seeds

tsp black mustard seeds

tbsp medium curry powder,

garlic

ginger

tin chopped tomatoes

tin chickpeas,

lemon juice

milliliters/3½fl water

baby leaf spinach

salt and black pepper

tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

Vegetable curry is a good choice when you’re on a diet because vegetables are so low in calories, which means you can have a generous portion. This very low-calorie dish provides three of your five-a-day. It's also vegan.

Each serving provides 300 kcal,11g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 27g sugars), 8g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 12.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.


Butternut squash curry with cauliflower 'rice'

cauliflower florets

tsp rapeseed oil

onion (75 grams/2½oz peeled weight), chopped

250 grams/9 ounces butternut squash,

garlic clove, finely chopped

tbsp curry paste (see tip)

tomatoes

150 milliliters/5fl oz vegetable stock

grams/1½oz baby spinach, washed (frozen is also fine)

This easy sweet potato and chickpea curry uses only a few storecupboard staples and is perfect for a laid-back supper. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 551kcal, 15.5g protein, 97g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars),	8g fat (of which 1g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.2g salt.


Sweet potato and chickpea curry 

vegetable oil

cumin seeds

onion, finely sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

½–1 tsp chilli flakes (to taste)

grams/1¾oz fresh root ginger,

tins chickpeas,

grams/1lb 10 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

This tasty vegetarian curry is on the table in 15 minutes, perfect for a speedy weekday supper. Most of the ingredients are from the storecupboard too. 

Easy lentil curry

salad onion, sliced

garlic cloves, chopped

½ tsp ground turmeric

curry powder

green cardamom pods

tomato purée

tin lentils,

milliliters/2fl oz hot vegetable stock

milliliters/2fl oz double cream

Vegetable kormas can be quick, easy, cheap to make. Kerry makes easy naans with her children to go with the lovely, mild veggie curry.

Each serving provides 479 kcal, 17g protein, 82g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 7g fat (of which 4g saturates), 8g fibre and 2g salt.




Veggie korma with naan

190 grams/6½oz rice

coconut oil

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

thumb ginger, grated

broccoli, chopped into florets

green beans

carrot,

baby corn

250 grams/9 ounces natural yoghurt

tsp cumin

tsp garam masala

tsp turmeric

tsp mild curry powder

vegetable stock cube

150 grams/ 5½oz plain flour,

75 grams/2¾oz Greek-style yoghurt

tsp baking powder

salt

Kerry Whelpdale makes a vegetable korma with flatbreads

How to eat more veg: korma with Kerry Whelpdale

This delicious vegan curry with chickpeas and aubergine is packed full of flavour and ready in less than 30 minutes.

This meal provides 251 kcal, 13g protein, 8.3g carbohydrate (of which 11.6g sugars), 15.9g fat (of which 2.1g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 1.2g salt per portion.

Spinach, aubergine and chickpea curry

spinach

red onions, chopped

tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

hot green chillies,

coriander

aubergine, approx. 400 grams/14 ounces,cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice

This easy sambar is packed with vegetables and topped with a 'tarka' of fried onions with spices. Sambar is vegan and gluten-free, and is traditionally served over rice or with dosas or idlis in Tamil Nadu.

This meal, if served as six portions, provides 192kcal, 5g protein, 16g carbohydrate (of which 5.5g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Sambar

grams/3½oz toor dal

onion,

grams/3½oz carrots,

pumpkin

grams/3½oz green beans,

tomato,

1½ tsp ground turmeric

sugar

milliliters/2fl oz vegetable oil

chana dal

tsp fenugreek seeds

coriander seeds

Kashmiri chillies with seeds

curry leaves

tsp asafoetida

fenugreek seeds

A versatile veggie curry that is great for batch cooking. 

Sweet potato and halloumi curry

halloumi,

sweet potato (or potato),

aubergine,

broccoli spears

ginger,

celery sticks, chopped

tbsp Madras curry powder

peeled,

500 milliliters/18fl oz vegetable stock (or chicken stock)

tomatoes, finely chopped

lime, juice only

Dr Rupy’s creamy coconutty curry is quick and easy to prepare. The perfect midweek meal when you’re cooking on a budget. 

In December 2022, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.13 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This price is based on using chopped tomatoes, if using tinned cherry tomatoes it is £1.29 per portion. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/budget_recipes">low-cost store-cupboard</a>.

Golden coconut curry

red onion, finely chopped

grams/½oz fresh root ginger, finely grated

tin cherry tomatoes, or chopped tomatoes

tin coconut milk

tin green lentils, drained and rinsed

peas

limes, juice only

Dhansak is a traditional Parsi curry of lentils, vegetables and meat. This vegetarian version removes the meat, but is still bursting with flavour.

Vegetable dhansak

cauliflower,

sweet potatoes,

carrots,

garlic cloves, grated

grams/¾oz fresh root ginger,

tbsp garam masala

600 milliliters/21fl oz reduced salt vegetable stock

grams/5½oz green beans or peas

300 grams/10½oz cooked basmati rice

natural yoghurt

flatbreads

coriander,

A cheap, vegetable Thai curry. The root veg have a sweet taste that benefits from a little spice. Make sure you're using vegetarian curry paste if cooking for veggies or vegans. 

You can freeze the curry in portion-sized amounts, then defrost for a quick meal. (But don't freeze the rice - always cook it fresh.)

Root vegetable Thai curry

grams/1¾oz Thai curry paste (green

grams/1lb 10 ounces mixed root vegetables

160 milliliters/5½fl oz coconut cream

milliliters/1¼ pint vegetable stock, stock cube

rice

Traditional Punjabi cooking includes many vegetarian dishes. Saag aloo is made with saag (a variety of greens, including mustard greens), potatoes and spices. This vegan recipe uses frozen spinach: it could also be called palak aloo (palak meaning spinach). It makes a simple and inexpensive midweek meal, served with a bowl of dal and some chapatis or rice.

Each serving provides 200 kcal, 5g protein, 20g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 10g fat (of which 1g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 0.9g salt.

Saag aloo

garlic cloves, sliced

bird’s-eye green chillies, finely chopped

115 grams/4 ounces onion, finely chopped

tbsp coriander

400 grams/14 ounces frozen chopped spinach

350 grams/12 ounces potatoes, peeled,

fresh root ginger,

This healthy veggie Thai green curry is packed with protein and flavour. It's easily made 100% vegetarian (and vegan) by switching the fish sauce out for soy sauce. 

Each serving provides 358 kcal, 14g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 11.5g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 2.1g salt. 

Tofu Thai green curry

shallots, thinly sliced

½ tsp sesame oil

green finger chilli, finely chopped (optional)

300 milliliters/10fl oz hot vegetable stock

lighter coconut milk

tsp Thai fish sauce soy sauce

makrut lime leaves

tofu,

½ green pepper,

grams/1¾oz mangetout

grams/1¾oz

juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges to serve

150 grams/5½oz basmati rice, to serve

Making a vegetable curry from scratch is more satisfying and much healthier than a shop-bought or takeaway version!

Each serving provides, 223 kcal, 16g carbohydrates (of which 7.9g sugars), 14g fat, 3.9g protein, 6g fibre, 0.3g salt.

Roast aubergine and potato curry

aubergines,

potatoes,

tomatoes, halved

garlic cloves,

fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

green chillies, roughly chopped

tsp chilli powder

tsp coriander

green chilli, thinly sliced

Seema shows you how easy it is to make satisfying, nutritious aubergine and potato curry.

Aubergine and potato curry

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