Single-Pan Global Curries (Print version)

Three world curries in one pan—easy, vibrant, and packed with global flavors for any night.

# 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 ground turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
09 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
10 - 2 cans (14 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 cup coconut milk
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - Fresh cilantro, 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 oz) 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, adjust to taste)
30 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
31 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
32 - 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
33 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
34 - 1 cup vegetable broth
35 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
36 - Salt and pepper, to taste
37 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# How to Make:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Three different curries bring exciting flavors from India Thailand and the Caribbean
  • All can be made in one pan with simple ingredients for easy cleanup
02 -
  • Each curry yields about 4 servings so you can mix and match for larger groups
  • You can make these curries vegan by checking that the curry paste and broth are plant based
03 -
  • Serve these curries with rice naan or flatbread for a complete meal
  • Adjust chili quantities in the Caribbean curry for your preferred heat level
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