What makes an Indian curry recipe authentic you might ask? Well, the short answer is that there is no one method or flavour to Indian curry recipes. Learn more about the different types of Indian curries here. As a country, it has many regions, cultures and subcultures (to put it into perspective you could fit South Africa into India 2,5 times). To help out the avid Indian cuisine cook we have narrowed down our 12 authentic Indian curry recipes to make.

Indian Curry Recipes

Red Goan Fish Curry

A West Indian seafood curry full of exotic flavour and punch.

Recipe for Red Goan Fish Curry

Lamb Shank Vindaloo

This dish is not for the faint hearted, only those who can withstand intense heat should attempt it.

Recipe for Lamb Shank Vindaloo

Rogan Josh Lamb Shanks

Slow cooked, fall-off-the-bone lamb in a creamy sauce, serve with basmati rice and naan to really send you over the edge.

Recipe for Rogan Josh Lamb Shanks

Chicken Korma Bunny Chows

This is our contemporary spin on the Durban classic.

Recipe fpr Chicken Korma Bunny Chows

Aloo Gobi With Naan

A staple dish all over India and Pakistan. Enjoy as a starter or as a healthy veggie main meal.

Recipe for Aloo Gobi With Naan

Tomato & Coriander Dhal

We love the ease and simplicity of this Indian split lentil dish.

Tomato & Coriander Dhal

Soft Shell Crab Curry

It’s always a good idea to cook shellfish in the shell so that the whole dish is enriched with the seafood flavours. This soft shell crab curry will cost a bit to make but it’s so worth it!

Recipe for Soft Shell Crab Curry

North Indian Lamb Curry

North Indian curries are a lot richer than the rest other regions, which is probably why we love them. This Indian lamb curry is a win.

Recipe for North Indian Lamb Curry

Chicken Tikka Masala

What could be more enjoyable than sitting down to a bowl of chicken tikka masala?

Recipe for ChickenTikka Masala

Butter Chicken

A quintessential Indian curry recipe, butter chicken (murgh makhani) has wormed its way into the homes of kitchens around the globe.

Recipe for Butter Chicken

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Extra’s for your Indian Feast

Broccoli & Chickpea Bhajis

Get your guest excited for your curried feast with a starter of bhajis.

Recipe for Broccoli & Chickpea Bhajis

Simply Naan Bread

Now that you have the perfect curry, lap it all up with our simple naan bread.

Recipe for Simple Naan Bread

Check out our tips here to make your next curry your best one yet. Feel like staying in? Check out this list of the best Indian restaurants in Cape Town.