Single-Pan Global Curries (Printable version)

Enjoy bold, colorful curries from three cultures—all cooked easily in a single pan. Weeknight-friendly and full of flavor.

# What you need:

→ Indian Chickpea Curry

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
06 - 2 teaspoons ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
09 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
10 - 2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 cup coconut milk
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

→ Thai Red Lentil Curry

14 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil
15 - 1 medium onion, diced
16 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
17 - 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
18 - 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
19 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
20 - 2 cups vegetable broth
21 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
22 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
23 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
24 - Juice of 1 lime
25 - Fresh basil or cilantro, for garnish

→ Caribbean Sweet Potato Curry

26 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
27 - 1 medium onion, sliced
28 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
29 - 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chili, deseeded and minced (optional)
30 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
31 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
32 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
33 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
34 - 1 cup vegetable broth
35 - 1 teaspoon thyme
36 - Salt and pepper, to taste
37 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Incorporate ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and garam masala; stir and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add diced tomatoes, drained chickpeas, coconut milk, and salt. Mix thoroughly, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
06 - Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 4 minutes.
07 - Add minced garlic and Thai red curry paste; cook for 1 minute while stirring.
08 - Combine rinsed red lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, sliced carrot, and red bell pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally, until lentils are tender.
09 - Stir in soy sauce and lime juice, then garnish with fresh basil or cilantro before serving.
10 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
11 - Add minced garlic and minced chili; cook for 1 minute.
12 - Add curry powder and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until aromatic.
13 - Stir in diced sweet potatoes, coconut milk, black beans, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
14 - Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes become tender.
15 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Requires only one pan per curry for easy cleanup
  • Packed with global flavors suitable for weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Curry paste ingredients and coconut milk may contain allergens such as soy or tree nuts
  • To make these curries vegan, check labels on broth and curry paste
03 -
  • Adjust chili quantities to taste for spiciness
  • Swap chickpeas with white beans or lentils with split peas for variety
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