Quick, flexible, and tasty
A curry is all about big taste with minimal effort. Prep it once then switch it up throughout the week with whatever you’ve got.
1. Prep it!
Taking just a little time to prep can save you loads later in the week.
Base ingredients: Start by frying an onion, some garlic, and ginger until golden, add your spices or curry powder, paste or sauce. Throw in your protein - meat, lentils, or tofu - then pour in a can of tinned tomatoes and/or coconut milk. Boost the base with stock, tomato purée or yoghurt for extra depth and richness.
Supercharge with flavour and goodness:
The average family wastes £84 of food a month – but you can save money and waste less by using up what you already have. Supercharging makes your meal go further, saves food from the bin, and boosts the flavour.
A curry is perfect for boosting with extras like meat or fish, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower or beans. Roasted pumpkin or squash add warmth and depth, while apple or mango bring a natural hint of sweetness.
2. Flex it!
This is the beauty of smart cooking – one base, endless options. Flexing keeps it exciting, saves time, and means you always have a tasty, easy option ready to go.
Your curry can transform into something new throughout the week.
Classic with rice - Or swap with brown rice or quinoa for a nutritious twist
Rolled in flatbreads - Naan, roti, chapati paratha or tortilla all work. Add pickle or chutney for extra zing
Piled on jacket potato - Topped with yoghurt or coconut cream and chopped herbs
Mixed into noodles - For a speedy, filling midweek fix
Curry toastie - Layer with cheese and grill for the ultimate comfort bite
3. Recycle it!
Whatever way you serve your chilli, don’t forget the last step: Recycle what can’t be eaten! Those veggie stalks, inedible peelings and bones go straight into your food waste caddy.
In Wales, food waste is turned into renewable energy to power our communities and fertiliser for local farms. Just one caddy full can power a typical home for almost an hour!
And each time you recycle, you’re helping push Wales closer to the No.1 recycling spot!