March 29, 2021

What to eat leftover curry with

Curry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. However, eating curry multiple days in a row can get boring if you only eat it with rice. If you have leftover curry, there are plenty of other options for repurposing it into easy and tasty meals. Read on for ideas on what to eat with curry besides rice!

What is Best to Eat with Chicken Curry?

Chicken curry is one of the most popular curries. Here are some of the best options for leftovers:

  • Curry sandwiches - Spread curry on bread or a roll with some veggies like lettuce and tomato for a flavorful sandwich.
  • Curry wraps - Wrap the curry in a tortilla or flatbread with veggies and cheese for a handheld meal.
  • Curry tacos - Fill taco shells with curry, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and yogurt sauce.
  • Curry omelet - Make an omelet with the curry, cheese, and veggies for a protein-packed breakfast.
  • Curry pasta - Toss the curry with cooked pasta, parsley, lemon juice and parmesan.
  • Curry fried rice - Fry rice with curry, veggies, eggs, and soy sauce.
  • Curry soup - Simmer the curry with veggie or chicken broth and pumpkin, sweet potato or beans.

Is it Safe to Reheat Curry Twice?

It's generally safe to reheat curry twice, but you do need to take some precautions. Here are some tips:

  • Only reheat once - Don't keep reheating the curry over and over again. Just reheat it once after initial cooking.
  • Use proper storage - Store the curry in an airtight container in the fridge between reheats. Don't leave it out at room temperature.
  • Reheat thoroughly - Make sure to reheat the curry until it reaches 165°F throughout. This kills off any bacteria. Bring it a boil on the stove or use the microwave.
  • Consume within 3-4 days - Eat the reheated curry within 3-4 days and don't reheat it again after that. The quality and safety decreases over time.
  • Avoid reheating rice - Don't reheat rice more than once as it can grow bacteria much more quickly. Use fresh rice.

As long as you follow these guidelines, it should be safe to enjoy your leftover curry twice!

Can You Put Warm Curry in the Fridge?

It's fine to put warm or hot curry in the fridge, but you do need to take a few steps to do it safely:

  • Let it cool slightly - Don't put a piping hot curry directly into the fridge. Let it cool down for 20-30 minutes first.
  • Use shallow containers - Divide the curry into shallow, wide containers so it can cool faster. Don't use deep, narrow containers.
  • Leave space for air flow - Don't overpack the curry in the containers. Leave a bit of headspace so air can circulate.
  • Refrigerate promptly - Once cooled slightly, refrigerate the curry within 1-2 hours. Don't leave it out too long.
  • Store for 3-4 days - Once stored properly in the fridge, the curry will keep for 3-4 days.

Letting the steam escape before refrigerating prevents excess moisture build-up that can lead to bacterial growth. As long as you take these precautions, the curry can go straight into the fridge while still warm.

How Do You Know if Curry Has Gone Bad?

Here are some signs that your leftover curry has gone bad and needs to be thrown out:

  • Mold growth - This is an obvious one. If you see fuzzy mold growing, toss it.
  • Strange odor - Curry that has spoiled will start to smell sour or rancid. It loses its spices aroma.
  • Change in color - The curry may start to look more dull, brown or grayish.
  • Weird texture - Spoiled curry can become incredibly thick or slimy rather than creamy.
  • Off taste - The flavor is clearly not normal. It may taste unpleasantly sour or bitter.
  • Upset stomach - If eating the curry makes you feel nauseous or gives you a stomach ache, it's gone bad.

When stored properly in the fridge, leftover curry can last 3-4 days. Use your eyes, nose and common sense to determine if it's still good or needs to be discarded. If in doubt, throw it out.

Chicken Wrap

First port of call will be a wrap coming to your mind. Definitely a popular choice you find in a quick grab meals to go section in a super market. Add some crispy salad with some sauce of your choice. If you think last night meal was too hot or spicy add some good old mayo or sweet chilli sauce. Now that you saved up few quid on a lunch next day.3

Tikka Salad

I like mine with some avocados, cherry tomatoes and fresh gem lettuce. Add a squeeze of lemon and voila !!! You can also mix some croutons or pearl barley for a lean supply of carb. This would make a perfect meal for a post work out session.

Spring rolls

Who wouldn't love some spring rolls to go with that bubbly? Add tikka pieces in a double layered filo pastry sheet. Add some freshly chopped ginger and coriander leaves and seal them before frying. Taste best with some mango chutney or minty yoghurt sauce.

Leftover curry doesn't have to get boring if you get creative with how you use it in meals. However, nothing truly beats freshly made curry from a restaurant.

For authentic, delicious Indian curry in Stirling, look no further than Spice Garden. Their curries are made with the perfect balance of aromatic spices, tender meat and veggies, and rich, creamy sauces.

At Spice Garden, you can order takeaway and enjoy restaurant quality curry from the comfort of your home. With so many curries to choose from like butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, chickpea masala and more, you'll never get bored.

Spice Garden uses fresh, high-quality ingredients to create healthy curries that avoid excess salt, oil and preservatives. So next time you're craving Indian, skip the boring leftovers and order takeaway from Spice Garden for an amazing curry experience. Our convenient takeaway menu makes it easy to treat yourself. If you want the full restaurant experience, be sure to book a table at Spice Garden.