The ultimate curry recipe collection to soothe the soul this autumn

Autumn has arrived, and so has our desire to cook heartwarming curries. So here we present to you our favourite curry recipes of all time — from a quick chicken curry for midweek cooking to rich and creamy curries cooked low and slow.

But what is the secret to a good curry? For the most part, it’s time. Sure, you can make a quick curry dish using store-bought curry pastes or curry powder (which, don’t get us wrong, we love when we’re short on time). But if you want a curry that hits all the right high notes — deep heat, balanced aromatics, and vibrant flavours and fragrance — then a good curry recipe means making your own curry paste. Plus, getting complexity and depth of flavour usually requires hours of cooking and a long simmering time.

Whether you want a fish curry in fragrant coconut milk sauce; beef Thai curry with subtle clove sweetness and spice; or a hearty vegetable curry broth with medium heat and lots of fresh ginger and turmeric to warm you from the inside out, the best curry recipe is ultimately one where the curry sauce is made from scratch.

But for those cooking in a hurry, don’t worry. We also have a few quick and easy curry dishes up our sleeve that are ready in 30 minutes or less. Result!

Make the most of the cooler weather change and spice up your life with these best curry recipes.

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