Emily Burg
Some people don’t like the idea of eating spicy food during hot weather, but it can actually help cool you down! Chilli stimulates heat receptors in your mouth, sending signals to the brain to activate the body’s temperature control as a response to overheating. Read our helpful guide: is spicy food good for you? To discover more benefits.
If you’re not a fan of spice, or cooking for younger children, our guide on the best mild Indian curries is great for finding inspiration. Discover many curries that use cooling coconut milk as the base in our Indian recipes and Thai recipes.
For more inspiration on using the best seasonal summer produce, check out our summer recipes, quick summer recipes and summer family recipes.
1. Thai green chicken curry
Don’t call the local takeaway – impress friends and family by cooking this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry instead. It’s quick, easy to make and perfect for serving at a summer dinner party as it makes the most of seasonal green beans and new potatoes. It is also gluten-free, making it an excellent option for gluten-intolerant guests.
Discover more Thai green curry recipes.
2. Courgette curry
Make the most of courgettes in season, from June to October, by making them the star of this vegan and gluten-free curry. Nothing is wasted, with the inside of the courgette first being scooped out to keep its texture firm, but then repurposed to bulk out the sauce.
Discover more vegan curry recipes.
3. Creamy halloumi & tomato curry
Enjoy this quick vegetarian curry for a midweek dinner option the whole family will enjoy. If you’re cooking for younger children, halve the amount of garam masala for a milder flavour.
Discover more easy midweek meals.
4. Slow cooker vegetable curry
Try this easy veggie curry, then freeze the leftovers to enjoy another day. Each serving delivers four of your 5-a-day, and it’s a great dinner option as you can let the slow cooker do the hard work for you and enjoy a hassle-free, nutritious meal in the evening.
Discover more slow cooker recipes.
5. Beef & beetroot curry
This Indian-inspired beef and beetroot curry offers a vibrant dinner party option, serving up to six people. Serve it with an array of sides, such as pilau rice, naan bread and vegetable samosas for a help-yourself feast. This dish is perfect for summer, as beetroot’s peak season falls between June and August.
6. Prawn laksa curry bowl
For a weeknight one-pot to avoid tons of washing-up, try our prawn laksa curry bowl. Full of flavour and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a great recipe to add to your repertoire.
Discover more prawn curry recipes.
7. Coconut fish curry
This colourful hake and prawn one-pot with Thai- and Indian-inspired flavours can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.
Discover more summer one-pot recipes.
8. Peanut & coconut curry
The base of this vegetarian curry is the roasted veg from our summer vegetable traybake – which you can also then use to make our summery orzo soup and our white bean and ricotta traybake.
Read our helpful article on how to reduce food waste.
9. Vegan red pepper & bean tikka masala
This simple meat-free curry is low in fat and can be ready in under 20 minutes – just the thing when you’re pushed for time.
Discover more low-fat vegetarian recipes.
10. West Indian spiced aubergine curry
Aubergines are great for curries because they absorb flavour so well. In this recipe, the aubergine slices are scored with a sharp knife so they absorb even more flavour, giving a really vibrant end result.
Discover more aubergine recipes.
