Curry in a hurry
Whip one up in under 30 minutes
A curry made from scratch is a treat – but often considered too complicated when you're pushed for time. These quick and easy recipes use a few shortcuts and work as a midweek meal, or as an alternative to a Friday night takeaway. Scroll down for our ready meal recommendations – which can be on the table in minutes
Chicken katsu curry
A tangy blend of spices in a creamy sauce spooned over crispy breaded chicken. It’s not difficult to see why this Japanese dish is popular
Thai green curry
This recipe showcases fragrant, exotic flavours for an impressive dish that is simple to cook. Serve with sticky rice for a Thai-style meal at home
Red Thai curry
The spicier and less sweet cousin of the green Thai curry, this dish combines creamy coconut milk to cool the fiery flavour from the 20 red chillies in the curry paste
Jalfrezi curry
Swap chicken for prawns in this quick-to-cook tribute to the Bengalese original. Lighter than other curries but equally rich in flavour
Rogan josh curry
Our take on this curry shortens the preparation time by using Waitrose Cooks’ Ingredients curry paste. Protein-rich red lentils cook fast, providing heft and texture for a filling meal
Massaman lamb cutlets
Aromatic massaman curry tends to be a low and slow cook – not ideal for a quick meal. Here’s a twist on the traditional that gives you all the flavour in far less time
vegetarian and vegan curry
Cook up a vibrant plant-based curry. An irresistible combination of warm spices, fresh vegetables and creamy sauce for a tasty way to reduce your meat consumption
super speedy curry
No time to cook? Try our Indian ready meals for quick curries with authentic flavour
and on the side...
From fragrant rice, dahl for dipping into and pillowy naans to mop up the sauce, the side dishes turn a meal into a feast
