Single-Pan Global Curries Easy (Printable)

Three easy, flavorful one-pan curries: chickpea, lentil, sweet potato. Quick prep, ideal for busy evenings.

# Components:

→ 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 turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
09 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
10 - 2 cans (14 ounces 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 ounces) 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)
30 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
31 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
32 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
33 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
34 - 1 cup vegetable broth
35 - 1 teaspoon thyme
36 - Salt and pepper to taste
37 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three globally-inspired curries that are quick to prepare
  • Hearty, flavorful, and flexible for vegan diets
02 -
  • Contains coconut, which is a tree nut allergen
  • Soy sauce in Thai curry may contain soy and wheat; for gluten-free, use tamari
03 -
  • Swap chickpeas with white beans, or lentils with split peas for variety
  • Adjust chili quantities for your preferred heat level
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