From vegetarian options to meat-based classics, these curry recipes combine bold flavours with seasonal ingredients, making them ideal for cold nights and indoor dinners.

In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the best easy curry recipes for winter.

1. Brinjal curry with chickpea dumplings 

This brinjal curry with chickpea dumplings is richly spiced, wholesome and satisfying. It brings together the smoky, tender texture of brinjal with soft, flavourful chickpea flour dumplings. The balance of earthiness, creaminess and tanginess makes it ideal for colder months or meat-free comfort-food cravings.

brinjal curry with chickpea dumplings recipe

2. Chicken curry

Chicken curry is easily the best thing to happen to chicken. This easy chicken curry features tender chicken simmered in a fragrant sauce of garlic, chilli and cumin. This quick-and-easy recipe is sure to become your go-to meal.

chicken curry recipe

3. Cape Malay seafood curry

This traditional Cape Malay seafood curry blends aromatic spices such as turmeric, coriander and fresh parsley with angelfish chunks. The result is a spicy, tangy dish that delivers a satisfying punch. It’s lighter than many meat curries but is just as filling, especially when served with rice, roti or bread.

cape malay seafood curry recipe

4. Mild hake curry with flatbreads and raita 

Mild hake curry with flatbreads and raita is a comforting, easy-to-make seafood dish featuring flaky hake fillets simmered in a lightly spiced, creamy curry sauce. Served with warm home-made flatbreads and a cooling cucumber raita, this meal is perfect for a cosy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend lunch. It’s ideal for those who enjoy curry flavours without intense heat.

mild hake curry with flatbreads and raita recipe

5. Egg curry 

This egg curry features perfectly boiled eggs nestled in a warmly spiced, aromatic tomato-and-onion gravy. With a base of garlic, ginger, curry leaves and traditional Indian spices including cumin and turmeric, it offers a depth of flavour that belies its simplicity. It's ideal for vegetarians or anyone looking to switch up their protein sources and pairs beautifully with rice, roti or naan for a hearty, no-fuss meal. The best part? It makes the perfect weekend breakfast option, too!

egg curry recipe recipe

6. Lamb coconut curry 

Lamb coconut curry is a slow-simmered, aromatic curry featuring succulent lamb pieces cooked in a velvety coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, ginger and other warming spices. This dish strikes the perfect balance between heat and creaminess, with the lamb absorbing all the complex flavours of the curry. Ideal for a cosy winter dinner, this hearty curry is best enjoyed with rice, naan or flatbread to soak up every drop of the sauce.

lamb coconut curry recipe

7. Coconut curry mussels 

As you might have noticed, coconut is a winner in winter dishes because of its creaminess and flavour. These coconut curried mussels are finished with fresh coriander and red chilli for brightness and colour, and served with warm naan bread. A relatively quick dish that comes together in about 45 minutes.

coconut curry mussels recipe

8. Trotters, tripe and sugar bean curry 

Curry doesn't have to take hours to make. Get Woolies slow-cooked ox tripe  and try the slow-cooked pork trotters to make the most out of your time. This is comfort food at its peak.

trotters, tripe & sugar bean curry recipe

9. Vegetable curry with pap 

Meatless Mondays? Start your week with this vegetable curry with pap. Fresh vegetables are simmered in coconut cream flavoured with aromatic spices. Serve with traditional maize meal.

vegetable curry with pap recipe

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