High-Protein Curry Recipes: 5 Curries with 30–45 g Protein
Takeaway curry is often more cream and oil than protein. Cooked at home with yogurt or light coconut milk, a curry easily brings 30–45 g protein per portion – and it keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Base for all five: onion, garlic and ginger in a little oil, 2 tablespoons curry paste or spices, chopped tomatoes. Serve with rice or naan.
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1. Chicken tikka-style curry
150 g chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in the tomato base, finished with 2 tablespoons yogurt. Roughly 45 g protein.
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2. Red lentil dal with paneer
60 g dry red lentils cooked in the base with stock, topped with 80 g pan-fried paneer. Roughly 30 g protein.
3. Chickpea and spinach curry with tofu
Half a can of chickpeas, 150 g firm tofu cubes and two handfuls of spinach. Roughly 30 g protein. Fully plant-based.
4. Light prawn coconut curry
150 g prawns in the base with 100 ml light coconut milk and peppers, 5 minutes. Roughly 35 g protein.
5. Turkey keema with peas
150 g lean turkey mince browned with spices, 80 g peas and tomatoes. Roughly 40 g protein.
More dinners with lots of protein
See chicken recipes, lentil recipes and prawn recipes.
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Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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