10 must-try vegetable curry recipes for a meat-free feast

There’s nothing quite like a hearty vegetable curry to bring comfort to your table. Packed with bold spices, with layers of beautiful flavour, these recipes are proof that it’s easy to hero humble veggies when you know how.

Whether you’re after a quick midweek dinner or an impressive feast, we’ve got you covered. Plus, these recipes are budget-friendly, great for batch cooking and a brilliant way to use up whatever’s in your fridge.

Ready to spice things up? Here are 10 of our favourite vegetable curry recipes to try at home.

This gorgeous dish is a celebration of flavour, elevating the humble aubergine to superstar status. The aubergines generously soak up a fragrant paste of onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and a blend of warming spices, are are served in a rich coconut milk sauce with tomatoes. Serve with fluffy rice, poppadoms and a dollop of yoghurt for a truly satisfying, meat-free meal.

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This hearty veg-packed curry is a medley of parsnip, carrots, butternut squash and cauliflower, perfectly caramelised with curry paste and roasted until golden. Served alongside a homemade spinach and feta naan, to mop up the sauce, this dish is a delicious choice for any occasion. Top with a spoonful of chutney for added tang!

Cauliflower gets a glow-up in this recipe, smothered in rogan josh paste and roasted until beautifully charred. It absorbs all those smoky, spiced flavours, ensuring every mouthful is a masterpiece. Simply serve it with some zesty lemon rice and poppadoms.

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Flavour powerhouses mushrooms take centre stage in this deep, dark curry. The beauty of this recipe is you can use any variety of mushrooms you can get your hands on – the blend of flavours will always work. It’s a stunner when served alongside rice infused with a hit of ginger, then topped with crunchy cashews, fresh coriander and a swirl of extra coconut milk.

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Sweet, nutty squash is roasted until beautifully tender, then tossed in a fragrant curry sauce made with creamy coconut milk, cinnamon and aromatic cardamom. It's the ultimate comfort dish, and everything you need for a cosy, feel-good meal.

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Just a handful of ingredients is all it takes to rustle up the most incredible vegetable curry. All you need is a good, firm aubergine, super-ripe tomatoes, crunchy pistachios, curry paste and some fresh coriander. It’s delicious with rice or poppadoms. Happy days!

The great thing about this jalfrezi recipe is the slightly sweet and sour flavour you get from the peppers. Experiment with different combinations of veg, such as courgettes, aubergines or potatoes, once you’ve mastered this version – bigger, chunkier veggies need longer cooking times, so add them at the start, while delicate veggies (like peas and spinach) need only minutes, so they can go in right at the end.

If you can, make it some time ahead – this will give all the wonderful flavours a chance to develop. Pumpkin and chickpeas are good friends and together make a really hearty, satisfying meal.

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If you can’t choose when it comes to curry, you’re going to love this gorgeous thali made up of three delicious dishes, dips and a golden homemade paratha for mopping it all up with. A proper Indian feast.

This incredibly tasty, easy dish is all about embracing ready-made curry pastes that cut your cooking time in half – perfect for a quick midweek dinner. Mix it up with my range of pastes and find your favourite. Sprinkle over crushed, toasted cashews for the finishing touch.

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