Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Print View)
A bold, comforting curry featuring juicy sausages, sweet peppers, and balanced spices for a delicious sweet-savory twist.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meat
01 - 8 pork sausages (or chicken/vegetarian sausages as preferred)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 large onion, finely sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 green apple, peeled, cored, and diced
06 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
07 - 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sweet & Savory Enhancers
14 - 2 tablespoons mango chutney
15 - 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
→ Liquids
16 - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
17 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Dairy (optional)
18 - 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or cream (to swirl in before serving)
# How to Make:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown on all sides for approximately 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
03 - Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Add diced apple to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
05 - Pour in chopped tomatoes, ketchup, mango chutney, and stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients and dissolve chutney into the liquid.
06 - Return sausages to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
07 - Remove lid and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce to desired consistency.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in yogurt or cream just before serving if desired for a creamier texture.
09 - Serve hot accompanied by steamed rice or warm naan bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet fruit cuts through rich sausages in ways you did not know you needed
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Do not rush the browning step on the sausages because that crust adds essential depth
- The curry needs that fruit element to balance the spices, so do not skip the chutney or apple
03 -
- Make this the day before if you can, because the flavors deepen overnight
- Double the batch and freeze portions for easy weeknight dinners