Picture this: It's been a long day from work. You and your partner are excited to just head back home but you realize it’s your date night. Both of you are still excited to have a date but you’re just not feeling like dining in at a restaurant this time. 

Making curry at home is the perfect solution for this! Curry has got to be one of the best comfort foods there is. It's easy, it tastes great, and nobody ever messes it up. 

Curry is the perfect dish to cook because you can really make it any way you like. Some people like it sweet, while some prefer spicy. What makes curry great are the different varieties to choose from and experiment with. 

These recipes will spice up your date and save you the stress of dining in. Plus, nothing beats the savory flavor of curry. It's perfect for a cozy night at home, giving your date a real sense of comfort and familiarity. 

Here are some of the best curry recipes we've found so you can enjoy a romantic date night at home.

 

1. Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry 

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Cook time: 30 minutes 

This recipe is a great one for a date night. It's sweet, spicy, and delicious! The best part is that it only takes about 30 minutes to make. Great for those late nights when you're craving something different but don't have a lot of time. This dish consists of chicken, sweet potatoes, and a variety of spices.

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How to prepare:

STEP 1: Put the curry powder, vegetable oil, and onion in a large saucepan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, flour, and chicken. 

STEP 2: Cook for 1 minute more until it is all lightly browned.

STEP 3: Add 300ml water, sweet potato or potatoes, frozen peas, and tomato purée to the pan. 

STEP 4: Stir well then season with salt and pepper. 

STEP 5: Bring just to the boil then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. 

STEP 6: Stir in the cream and heat through gently. 

STEP 7: Serve with rice or egg noodles.

 

2. Spicy Chicken Curry 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 40 minutes 

This mild dish will have you and your partner mouth-watering as you both spoon it up. It's easy to make and is made with vegetables, chicken, and aromatic spices. You can use whichever vegetables you like best or have on hand so it's a great recipe for using up leftovers. 

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How to prepare: 

STEP 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. 

STEP 2: Add the curry powder, garlic, and chili, if using, and cook for 2 minutes to release the flavors. 

STEP 3: Add the coconut milk, chicken stock, sugar, and ginger. Stir well then bring to just below boiling point. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 

STEP 4: Add the chicken and bring it back to just below boiling point, then reduce heat to low and cook gently for 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through but still juicy. 

STEP 5: Add the potatoes and stir in.  Turn up the heat slightly to medium-low, cover, and cook for a further 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

STEP 6: Add ½ pint (300ml) of water, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir well then bring back up to just below boiling point. 

STEP 7: Uncover and cook gently for a further 10 minutes until the slightly thickened sauce has been reduced by about half.  Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves. 

STEP 8: Serve with plain rice or over noodles.

 

3. Spicy Vegetarian Curry 

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Cook Time: 30 minutes 

If you and your partner want to try something which is a bit different from the traditional chicken you can always opt for this vegetarian dish. The vegetables bring a great touch of flavor while the curry powder creates an aromatic base. It's easy to make and is made with vegetables, a mixture of spices, and some curry powder.  

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How to prepare:

STEP 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. 

STEP 2: Add the garlic, cumin, and curry powder and cook for 2 minutes to release the flavors. 

STEP 3: Tip in the chickpeas, red pepper, butternut squash, stock cube or water, and sugar then stir well. Bring up to just below boiling point. 

STEP 4: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.  Add water if it starts to dry out during this time.  (Note: You can remove the lid earlier when there is a reasonable amount of liquid left in the pan.)

STEP 5: About 5 minutes before serving, add red chili (if using) and the coriander leaves. Season with salt to taste.  Adjust other seasonings if needed to give a pleasing balance of flavors (e.g., more garlic, more cumin).

STEP 6: Serve with brown rice or naan bread. 

 

4. Thai Chicken Curry

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes 

This dish can bring you and your partner flavors of Thailand. The recipe may be a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you can always fix this to your own liking. A spicy curry with chicken which is loaded with cashews and flavored with coconut milk; it's hard not to fall in love. 

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How to prepare:

STEP 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.  

STEP 2: Add the garlic, curry powder, chili flakes and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors. 

STEP 3: Season the chicken with salt and pepper then add it to the pan and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5–8 minutes.

STEP 4: Add the tomatoes, spinach, coconut milk, and soy sauce then stir in.

STEP 5: Add 400ml of water or chicken stock/cubes then bring up to just below boiling point. 

STEP 6: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through but still juicy (if using breasts) and the sauce is thickened. If it's too thin, remove the lid to cook down more quickly; if too thick, add a splash of water or stock/cubes.

STEP 7: Add salt and pepper if needed then serve with rice or noodles. 

 

5. Butternut, Cashew, and Sweet Potato Curry

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes 

Having this dish for your romantic dinner will be perfect as the ingredients are high in nutritional value. The taste of sweet potatoes and butternut squash will make you and your partner crave more. It is a great healthy version of curry and you will enjoy it even more with warm bread or rice to complete the meal.

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How to prepare:

STEP 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.  

STEP 2: Add the butternut squash, cashews, sweet potatoes, and curry powder and cook for 2 minutes to release the flavors. 

STEP 3: Add the chili flakes and stir in, then add the vegetable stock/cubes. 

STEP 4: Stir then bring up to just boiling point, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

STEP 5: Add soy sauce and brown sugar (or honey) and stir in. 

STEP 6: Taste then adjust salt, pepper, sweetener if needed. If it's too thin, remove the lid to cook down more quickly; if too thick, add a splash of water or stock/cubes.

STEP 7: Add the spinach and cook until wilted.  

STEP 8: Finally, stir through coriander then serve in bowls with rice or naan bread.