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Easy Curry Sauce Recipe

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This Easy Curry Sauce recipe is a flavorful and aromatic curry base perfect for enhancing your favorite chicken, vegetable, or seafood dishes. Made with simple ingredients like sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and creamy coconut milk, it comes together in just 20 minutes for a quick and delicious addition to any meal.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Ingredients

Base

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

Spices & Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Liquids

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare the base for the curry sauce.
  2. Sauté onion: Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes, to bring out its sweetness.
  3. Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant to build aroma.
  4. Add spices: Mix in the curry powder, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt; cook for about 30 seconds until the spices release their fragrance.
  5. Add tomato paste and stock: Stir in the tomato paste and chicken stock, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
  6. Finish with coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors and achieve a creamy texture.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
  • Adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your spice preference.
  • Serve this sauce over rice or with grilled meats for a complete meal.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/easy-curry-sauce-recipe/