Elevate Easy Meals with Homemade Curry Sauce in 20 Minutes

Transform your weeknight meals with this Homemade Curry Sauce, ready in just 20 minutes, offering versatile flavor to delight everyone.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 medium onion Yellow or white onion works best
2 cloves garlic Freshly minced
1 tablespoon ginger Freshly grated

For the Flavor

2 tablespoons curry powder Quality curry powder is key
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Secret ingredient

For the Creaminess

1 can coconut milk Full-fat or reduced-fat
1 can crushed tomatoes Around 14 ounces

Equipment

Medium Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Curry Sauce

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Cook for 1 additional minute.
Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of curry powder and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Toast for 30 seconds.
Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 1 can of crushed tomatoes. Stir together until fully integrated.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt or spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add a splash of water or coconut milk if needed.

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